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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

756

Total Employed

6,804

Workers 16+

13,375

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

73

Employed

1,140

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

55

Employed

1,023

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

116

Employed

921

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

18

Employed

742

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

531

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

53

Employed

479

Some
High School

2,072

Graduated
High School

10,788

Associates
Degree

1,444

Bachelor's
Degree

3,398

Graduate
Degree

1,859

Average Commute Time

32 min.



Resident Commuters

6,299

Non-Resident Commuters

5,087

Drive Alone

10,296

Carpooled

1,899

Public

55

Work At Home

878

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