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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

796

Total Employed

6,921

Workers 16+

13,272

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

64

Employed

1,135

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

110

Employed

922

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

20

Employed

790

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

72

Employed

745

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

17

Employed

527

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

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
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