Total Population
34,610
Population
Growth Rate
-0.08%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
22.000
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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
12,976
Total Housing Units
15,339
Owner Occupied
10,641
Renter Occupied
2,335
Vacant
2,363
Median Home Value
$176,118
Average Home Value
$213,081
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.64%
Income Projection
Median Household
$59,607 $67,451
Average Household
$78,410 $88,797
Per Capita
$29,582 $33,704
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Workforce
Total Businesses
796
Total Employed
6,921
Workers 16+
13,272
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
64
Employed
1,135
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
110
Employed
922
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
790
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
72
Employed
745
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
17
Employed
527
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
56
Employed
510
Some
High School
1,975
Graduated
High School
9,868
Associates
Degree
1,557
Bachelor's
Degree
3,487
Graduate
Degree
1,831
Average Commute Time
32 min.
Resident Commuters
6,282
Non-Resident Commuters
4,978
Drive Alone
10,138
Carpooled
2,024
Public
44
Work At Home
820
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26