Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Preston, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

331

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.9%301

Two or More

7.9%26

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%2

High School Diploma

59.7%114

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%13

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%18

Associate's Degree

11.5%22

Bachelor's Degree

1%2

Master's Degree

2.6%5

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

3.7%

Graduate+

2.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$179,900

Median Renti

$577

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.5%83

Renter-Occupied

38.5%52

Total Units

138

Homeownership

61.5%

Vacancy Rate

2.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.2%6

$50K–$100K

4.8%4

$100K–$150K

31.3%26

$150K–$200K

28.9%24

$200K–$300K

22.9%19

$300K–$500K

4.8%4

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

11.6%16

1990–1999

9.4%13

1980–1989

20.3%28

1970–1979

16.7%23

1960–1969

1.4%2

1950–1959

31.9%44

1939 or earlier

8.7%12

Heating Fuel

Electricity

45.9%62

Bottled/LP Gas

39.3%53

Wood

10.4%14

Other

3%4

Utility Gas

1.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,417

Mean Household Incomei

$46,159

Per Capita Incomei

$18,578

Poverty Ratei

30.8%

Unemploymenti

10.4%

Labor Forcei

154

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

22.2%30

$10K–$15K

14.8%20

$20K–$25K

1.5%2

$25K–$30K

1.5%2

$30K–$35K

0.7%1

$35K–$40K

8.1%11

$40K–$45K

6.7%9

$45K–$50K

0.7%1

$50K–$60K

10.4%14

$60K–$75K

14.1%19

$75K–$100K

6.7%9

$100K–$125K

9.6%13

$150K–$200K

3%4

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5(1.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.6%Insured

22.4%Uninsured