Preston County's estimated 2026 population is 34,065 with a growth rate of 0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Preston County is the 15th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 33,546 and has seen a growth of 1.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Preston County includes 90.65% White, 6.57% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (90.65%)
Black or African American (6.57%)
Two or more races (2.15%)
Asian (0.25%)
Native American (0.23%)
Other race (0.14%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,006 | 90.65% |
| Black or African American | 2,248 | 6.57% |
| Two or more races | 737 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 79 | 0.23% |
| Other race | 47 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Preston County's average per capita income is $41,974. Household income levels show a median of $61,373. The poverty rate stands at 14.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,030 | - |
| Families | $75,334 | $88,601 |
| Households | $61,373 | $74,939 |
| Non Families | $31,159 | $43,180 |
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