Total Population
34,243
Population
Growth Rate
-0.15%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
22.300
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Preston County, WV
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.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
13,104
Total Housing Units
15,410
Owner Occupied
10,581
Renter Occupied
2,523
Vacant
2,306
Median Home Value
$180,250
Average Home Value
$212,981
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.21%
Income Projection
Median Household
$62,624 $69,595
Average Household
$78,651 $86,622
Per Capita
$30,178 $33,665
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
819
Total Employed
7,152
Workers 16+
13,280
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
65
Employed
1,339
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
113
Employed
1,287
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
69
Employed
748
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
702
2025 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
17
Employed
619
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
59
Employed
530
Some
High School
2,460
Graduated
High School
10,323
Associates
Degree
1,649
Bachelor's
Degree
3,281
Graduate
Degree
1,615
Average Commute Time
31 min.
Resident Commuters
6,514
Non-Resident Commuters
4,797
Drive Alone
10,069
Carpooled
1,984
Public
7
Work At Home
958
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30