Preston is located in Southeastern CT Planning Region Connecticut. Preston has a 2024 population of 4,831. Preston is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,788 in 2020.
The average household income in Preston is $117,173 with a poverty rate of 1.63%. The median age in Preston is 46.6 years: 48.8 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Preston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,582 | 95.22% |
| Two or more races | 88 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.21% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.39% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,897 | 2.53 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Married | 1,188 | 3.04 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 501 | 1.16 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Female | 128 | 2.78 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Male | 80 | 3.19 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
92.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 84 | 2.42% |
| Associates Degree | 654 | 18.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 476 | 13.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 477 | 13.73% |
| High School Graduate | 951 | 27.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 767 | 22.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,246 | 3,160 | 907 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 64 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 31 | 8 |
| Black | 35 | 35 | 12 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 12 |
| Native American | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,455 | $108,214 | $86,613 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,045 | $93,681 | $67,461 |
| High School Graduate | $64,405 | $66,891 | $37,015 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,467 | $76,250 | $36,786 |
| Overall | $58,750 | $73,500 | $37,440 |
| Some College | $38,885 | $69,438 | $28,564 |
$58,750
Average Earnings
$73,500
Average Male
$37,440
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.39% of Preston residents speak only English, while 3.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,452 | 55 | 1.24% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 9 | 5.81% |
| Multiple | 88 | 8 | 9.09% |
| Black | 52 | 6 | 11.54% |
1.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.35%
Male Poverty Rate
0.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Preston is Black, with 11.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Preston is White, with 1.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.43% |
| Some College | 3.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.57% |
| High School | 0.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.33% |
| Male Employed | 2.91% |
| Female Employed | 1.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $127,756 | $128,592 |
| Households | $109,375 | $117,173 |
| Married Families | $133,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,375 | $79,791 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
376
Number of Veterans
333
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 204 |
| First Gulf War | 130 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 154 |
| 35 to 54 | 107 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 345 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 12 | 28.57% |
| Black | 11 | 22.45% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 15.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.31%
Born in Preston
96.72%
Native Born
3.28%
Foreign Born
0.69%
Non Citizen
2.6%
Naturalized
96.72% of Preston residents were born in the United States, with 69.31% having been born in Connecticut. 0.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,841 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2028 | 4,839 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2027 | 4,837 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2026 | 4,835 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2025 | 4,833 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2024 | 4,831 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2023 | 4,829 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 4,827 | 10 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 4,817 | 29 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 4,788 | 149 | 3.21% |
| 2019 | 4,639 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 4,649 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 4,653 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 4,659 | -10 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 4,669 | -49 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 4,718 | -10 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 4,728 | -14 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 4,742 | 19 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 4,723 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 4,724 | 0 | 0% |