Preston County, WV

County

Cities in Preston County

Neighborhoods in Preston County

Mount Nebo / Rockville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Preston

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.7%

Households with Children

26.5%

School Enrollment K-12

3,127

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.5%
School Age (5-17): 13.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.8%
Working Age (35-54): 27.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.7%
Seniors (65+): 20.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.8%
High School / GED: 46.7%
Some College or Associate's: 22.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.6%
Single Parents: 6.9%
Couples & Adults: 41.2%
Living Alone: 32.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 6.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 31.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 68.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 8.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.8%
Other Black: 90.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 65.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 32.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.0%
Spanish: 1.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 82.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources