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Preston County has a skilled workforce that values hard work, honesty, and loyalty. The area’s history of agriculture, wood products, and manufacturing has resulted in a broad range of experience in the local workforce.

Workforce

Total Businesses

819

Total Employed

7,152

Workers 16+

13,280

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

Businesses

Employed

1,339

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

113

Employed

1,287

2025 Public Administration

Businesses

Employed

748

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

Employed

702

2025 General Merchandise Businesses

Businesses

Employed

619

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

Businesses

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

Work At Home

958

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30