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
Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Preston County, WV | 29,334 | 33,520 | 34,610 | 34,465 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Population by Age
Population | 2024 |
---|---|
0-4 | 1,580 |
5-9 | 1,861 |
10-14 | 1,874 |
15-19 | 1,757 |
20-24 | 1,571 |
25-29 | 2,019 |
30-34 | 2,464 |
35-39 | 2,365 |
40-44 | 2,478 |
45-49 | 2,284 |
50-54 | 2,360 |
55-59 | 2,326 |
60-64 | 2,368 |
65-69 | 2,300 |
70-74 | 1,989 |
75-79 | 1,424 |
80-84 | 903 |
85+ | 687 |
18+ | 28,196 |
Median Age | 44 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Population by Race
Preston County, WV | 2024 |
---|---|
Total | 34,610.00 |
White Alone | 89.79% |
Black Alone | 6.08% |
American Indian Alone | 0.25% |
Asian Alone | 0.23% |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0.02% |
Some Other Race | 0.21% |
Two or More Races | 3.43% |
Hispanic Origin | 1.96% |
Diversity Index | 22.00 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Growth Rate
Preston County, WV | 2024 - 2029 |
---|---|
Population | -0.08% |
Households | 0.05% |
Families | -0.01% |
Median Household Income | 3% |
Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Housing
Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Households | 11,544 | 12,895 | 12,976 | 13,010 |
Housing Units | 13,444 | 15,097 | 15,339 | 15,372 |
Owner Occupied Units | 10,641 | 10,670 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 2,335 | 2,340 | ||
Vacant Units | 2,363 | 2,362 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Home Value
Preston County, WV | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Home Value | $176,118 | $220,548 |
Average Home Value | $213,081 | $263,693 |
<$50,000 | 1,567 | 1,118 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 1,357 | 865 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 1,334 | 940 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 2,034 | 1,805 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 1,340 | 1,477 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 881 | 1,111 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 970 | 1,391 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 418 | 731 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 586 | 1,057 |
$1,000,000 + | 58 | 46 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
---|---|
2010 or Later | 1,084 |
2000-2009 | 2,296 |
1990-1999 | 2,206 |
1980-1989 | 2,143 |
1970-1979 | 2,724 |
1960-1969 | 787 |
1950-1959 | 791 |
1940-1949 | 604 |
1939 or Before | 2,482 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Back To TopIncome
Income
Preston County, WV | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Household | $59,607 | $67,451 |
Average Household | $78,410 | $88,797 |
Per Capita | $29,582 | $33,704 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Household Income
Preston County, WV | 2024 |
---|---|
<$15,000 | 1,502 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 1,034 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 1,117 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 1,674 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 2,417 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 1,764 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 2,237 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 753 |
$200,000+ | 478 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
---|---|
Workers 16+ | 13,272 |
In-County Residents | 6,282 |
Out-of-County Residents | 4,978 |
Drive Alone | 10,138 |
Carpooled | 2,024 |
Public Transport | 44 |
Work at Home | 820 |
Motorcycle | 0 |
Bicycle | 0 |
Walked | 199 |
Other | 47 |
Less than 5 minutes | 607 |
5-9 minutes | 973 |
10-14 minutes | 1,230 |
15-19 minutes | 1,074 |
20-24 minutes | 1,449 |
25-29 minutes | 972 |
30-34 minutes | 1,791 |
35-39 minutes | 623 |
40-44 minutes | 600 |
45-59 minutes | 1,172 |
60-89 minutes | 1,422 |
90+ minutes | 539 |
Average Travel Time | 32 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 6,921 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 24 |
Mining | 69 |
Utilities | 34 |
Construction | 305 |
Manufacturing | 527 |
Wholesale Trade | 119 |
Retail Trade | 922 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 138 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 48 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 4 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 68 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 333 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 59 |
Gasoline Stations | 36 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 0 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 29 |
General Merchandise Str | 207 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 344 |
Information | 101 |
Finance & Insurance | 239 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 188 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 5 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 46 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 64 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 247 |
Legal Services | 26 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 40 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 124 |
Educational Services | 790 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 1,135 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 123 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 510 |
Accommodation | 149 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 361 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 412 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 98 |
Public Administration Emp | 745 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Educational Attainment (25+)
Preston County, WV | 2024 |
---|---|
<9th Grade | 972 |
Some High School | 1,975 |
GED | 2,200 |
Graduated High School | 9,868 |
Some College/No Degree | 4,077 |
Associates Degree | 1,557 |
Bachelor's Degree | 3,487 |
Graduate Degree | 1,831 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Back To TopBusinesses
Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Businesses | 796 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 9 |
Mining Bus | 5 |
Utilities Bus | 10 |
Construction Bus | 54 |
Manufacturing Bus | 17 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 25 |
Retail Trade Bus | 110 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 16 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 4 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 1 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 9 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 35 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 11 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 8 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 0 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 11 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 15 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 27 |
Information Bus | 13 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 33 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 15 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 3 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 15 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 27 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 43 |
Legal Services Bus | 8 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 22 |
Educational Services Bus | 20 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 64 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 22 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 56 |
Accommodation Bus | 13 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 43 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 136 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 25 |
Public Administration Bus | 72 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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