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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
833
Total Employed
6,976
Workers 16+
13,433
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
66
Employed
1,337
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
113
Employed
1,266
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
21
Employed
650
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
65
Employed
644
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
68
Employed
630
2026 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
18
Employed
623
Some
High School
2,321
Graduated
High School
10,176
Associates
Degree
1,628
Bachelor's
Degree
3,008
Graduate
Degree
1,639
Average Commute Time
31 min.
Resident Commuters
6,862
Non-Resident Commuters
4,528
Drive Alone
10,226
Carpooled
1,714
Public
14
Work At Home
1,161