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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

779

Total Employed

6,621

Workers 16+

12,985

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

cp-industries

Businesses

61

Employed

1,081

2022 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

68

Employed

970

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

131

Employed

878

2022 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

20

Employed

769

2022 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

17

Employed

539

2022 Accommodation/Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

53

Employed

478

Some
High School

1,961

Graduated
High School

10,287

Associates
Degree

1,674

Bachelor's
Degree

2,715

Graduate
Degree

1,998

Average Commute Time

31 min.



Resident Commuters

5,979

Non-Resident Commuters

5,186

Drive Alone

10,227

Carpooled

1,717

Public

61

Work At Home

678

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