Preston County, West Virginia
Preston County is home to 34,160 people. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line, below the West Virginia rate (16.7%). The median household income is $61,880.
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| Measure | Value | West Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,160 | 1,778,373 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $61,880 | $59,608 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.8% | 16.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 19.1% | 21.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.9% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 24.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $162,800 | $162,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $750 | $872 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 51.4% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.3 years | 42.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Garrett County, Maryland
- Fayette County, Pennsylvania
- Barbour County
- Grant County
- Monongalia County
- Taylor County
- Tucker County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.