Total Population
34,122
Population
Growth Rate
-0.01%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
22.200
County Profile
Located in north central West Virginia and bordering Maryland and Pennsylvania, Preston County is a beautiful place to live and work. Its picturesque, rural setting is only a short distance to several major metropolitan areas. Preston County is included in the Morgantown Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes a labor force averaging more than 70,000 persons and an unemployment rate under 4.5% in 2021. As such, businesses located in Preston County have a significant labor force available to them.
Preston County, WV
Population
Housing & Income
Households
12,915
Total Housing Units
15,266
Owner Occupied
10,795
Renter Occupied
2,120
Vacant
2,351
Median Home Value
$148,500
Average Home Value
$190,623
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.24%
Income Projection
Median Household
$52,785 $60,783
Average Household
$72,612 $85,428
Per Capita
$27,923 $32,745
Workforce
Total Businesses
779
Total Employed
6,621
Workers 16+
12,985
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
61
Employed
1,081
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
68
Employed
970
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
131
Employed
878
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
769
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
17
Employed
539
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
53
Employed
478
Some
High School
1,961
Graduated
High School
10,287
Associates
Degree
1,674
Bachelor's
Degree
2,715
Graduate
Degree
1,998
Average Commute Time
31 min.
Resident Commuters
5,979
Non-Resident Commuters
5,186
Drive Alone
10,227
Carpooled
1,717
Public
61
Work At Home
678