Preston County, West Virginia Population 2022
Preston County, West Virginia's estimated population is 33,069 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 -1.45% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 3,422 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 5,144 | 1,722 | 50.32% |
| 1840 | 6,866 | 1,722 | 33.48% |
| 1850 | 11,708 | 4,842 | 70.52% |
| 1860 | 13,312 | 1,604 | 13.70% |
| 1870 | 14,555 | 1,243 | 9.34% |
| 1880 | 19,091 | 4,536 | 31.16% |
| 1890 | 20,355 | 1,264 | 6.62% |
| 1900 | 22,727 | 2,372 | 11.65% |
| 1910 | 26,341 | 3,614 | 15.90% |
| 1920 | 27,996 | 1,655 | 6.28% |
| 1930 | 29,043 | 1,047 | 3.74% |
| 1940 | 30,416 | 1,373 | 4.73% |
| 1950 | 31,399 | 983 | 3.23% |
| 1960 | 27,233 | -4,166 | -13.27% |
| 1970 | 25,455 | -1,778 | -6.53% |
| 1980 | 30,460 | 5,005 | 19.66% |
| 1990 | 29,037 | -1,423 | -4.67% |
| 2010 | 33,554 | 4,517 | 15.56% |
| 2011 | 33,660 | 106 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 33,898 | 238 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 33,682 | -216 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 33,916 | 234 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 33,842 | -74 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 33,760 | -82 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 33,826 | 66 | 0.20% |
| 2018 | 33,553 | -273 | -0.81% |
| 2019 | 33,432 | -121 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 33,311 | -121 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 33,190 | -121 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 33,069 | -121 | -0.36% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,949 | 92.08% |
| Black or African American | 1,624 | 4.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 232 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 79 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 109 | 0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 603 | 1.79% |
Preston County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,430 | 2.48 | 81.3 |
| Married | 7,067 | 2.98 | 89.1 |
| Male | 366 | 3.67 | 72.4 |
| Female | 1,090 | 3.14 | 70 |
| Non Family | 3,907 | 1.28 | 71 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,134 | 4.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,239 | 8.94% |
| High School Graduate | 12,274 | 49.02% |
| Some College | 4,131 | 16.50% |
| Associates Degree | 1,197 | 4.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,497 | 9.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,565 | 6.25% |
Preston County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 79 | 79 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 300 | 220 | 58 |
| White | 22,645 | 19,829 | 3,913 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 2 |
| Other Race | 95 | 76 | 4 |
| Black | 1,523 | 1,183 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 445 | 327 | 15 |
| Native American | 121 | 59 | 4 |
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 asian people with a rate of 27.85%.
$32,807
Average Earnings
$41,671
Average Male
$26,795
Average Female
Preston County, West Virginia Language by Age
Preston County, West Virginia Language
97.72% of Preston County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 2.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.60% of the population.
Preston County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82 | 58 | 70.73% |
| Asian | 61 | 39 | 63.93% |
| Multiple | 476 | 282 | 59.24% |
| White | 29,614 | 4,179 | 14.11% |
| Native | 154 | 20 | 12.99% |
| Black | 139 | 1 | 0.72% |
| Other | 4 | NaN% |
14.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.27%
Male Poverty Rate
16.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Preston County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Preston County, West Virginia is Hispanic, with 70.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Preston County, West Virginia is Other, with NaN% 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 12.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.21%.
Preston County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
55.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Preston County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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 45-54.
Preston County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,032 | 8.13% |
| Black | 62 | 3.93% |
| Other Race | 4 | 4.21% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 19.82% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 3.95% |
Preston County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
9.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
52%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.26%
Born in Preston County, West Virginia
98.71%
Native Born
1.29%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.71% of Preston County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 68.26% having been born in West Virginia. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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