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World Population Review
Preston County, West Virginia Population 2021
Preston County, West Virginia's estimated population is 33,190 with a growth rate of -0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Preston County, West Virginia is the 17th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 33,554 and has seen a growth of -1.08% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,190 | -121 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 33,311 | -121 | -0.36% |
| 2019 | 33,432 | -121 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 33,553 | -273 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 33,826 | 66 | 0.20% |
| 2016 | 33,760 | -82 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 33,842 | -74 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 33,916 | 234 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 33,682 | -216 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 33,898 | 238 | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 33,660 | 106 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 33,554 | 4,517 | 15.56% |
| 1990 | 29,037 | -1,423 | -4.67% |
| 1980 | 30,460 | 5,005 | 19.66% |
| 1970 | 25,455 | -1,778 | -6.53% |
| 1960 | 27,233 | -4,166 | -13.27% |
| 1950 | 31,399 | 983 | 3.23% |
| 1940 | 30,416 | 1,373 | 4.73% |
| 1930 | 29,043 | 1,047 | 3.74% |
| 1920 | 27,996 | 1,655 | 6.28% |
| 1910 | 26,341 | 3,614 | 15.90% |
| 1900 | 22,727 | 2,372 | 11.65% |
| 1890 | 20,355 | 1,264 | 6.62% |
| 1880 | 19,091 | 4,536 | 31.16% |
| 1870 | 14,555 | 1,243 | 9.34% |
| 1860 | 13,312 | 1,604 | 13.70% |
| 1850 | 11,708 | 4,842 | 70.52% |
| 1840 | 6,866 | 1,722 | 33.48% |
| 1830 | 5,144 | 1,722 | 50.32% |
| 1820 | 3,422 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.36%
County Website
State
Founded
January 19, 1818
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
33,554
Growth Since 2010
-1.08%
Preston County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,044 | 92.17% |
| Black or African American | 1,717 | 5.10% |
| Two or More Races | 399 | 1.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 240 | 0.71% |
| Some Other Race | 190 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
Preston County, West Virginia Population by Race
Preston County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Preston County, West Virginia Population by Age
Preston County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,429 | 2.48 | 82.9 |
| Married | 6,906 | 3.01 | 91.1 |
| Non Family | 3,840 | 1.27 | 75 |
| Female | 1,222 | 3.05 | 68.1 |
| Male | 461 | 3.07 | 64.2 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
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Preston County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,213 | 4.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,059 | 8.30% |
| High School Graduate | 11,712 | 47.21% |
| Some College | 4,317 | 17.40% |
| Associates Degree | 1,315 | 5.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,400 | 9.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,792 | 7.22% |
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Preston County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Preston County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,261 | 19,635 | 4,012 |
| Black | 1,609 | 1,243 | 75 |
| Hispanic | 617 | 455 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 242 | 130 | 56 |
| Other Race | 167 | 137 | 20 |
| Native American | 124 | 53 | |
| Asian | 85 | 85 | 11 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.14%.
Preston County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,073
Average Earnings
$40,487
Average Male
$26,441
Average Female
Preston County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Preston County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Preston County, West Virginia Language
96.60% of Preston County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 3.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.50% of the population.
Preston County, West Virginia Language
Preston County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,676 | 4,327 | 14.58% |
| Hispanic | 349 | 257 | 73.64% |
| Multiple | 228 | 61 | 26.75% |
| Asian | 54 | 43 | 79.63% |
| Other | 61 | 38 | 62.30% |
| Native | 158 | 18 | 11.39% |
| Black | 160 | 1 | 0.63% |
15.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.86%
Male Poverty Rate
16.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Preston County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Preston County, West Virginia is Asian, with 79.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Preston County, West Virginia is Black, with 0.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.57%.
Preston County, West Virginia Poverty
Preston County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Preston County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Preston County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Preston County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Preston County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Preston County, West Virginia Marital Status
Preston County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Preston County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,184 | 8.82% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 5.11% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 9.90% |
| Other Race | 20 | 11.24% |
| Black | 15 | 0.90% |
Preston County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Preston County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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8.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
Preston County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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52.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
Preston County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Preston County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Preston County, West Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
0.94%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.61% of Preston County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 66.36% having been born in West Virginia. 0.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Preston County, West Virginia Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990