Preston is a city located in Franklin County Idaho. Preston has a 2024 population of 6,273. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. Preston is currently growing at a rate of 2.63% annually and its population has increased by 11.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,629 in 2020.
The average household income in Preston is $68,401 with a poverty rate of 16.45%. The median age in Preston is 37.6 years: 35.5 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Preston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,200 | 91.74% |
| Two or more races | 285 | 5.03% |
| Other race | 140 | 2.47% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.76% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,982 | 2.82 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 1,136 | 3.47 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 581 | 1.31 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Female | 191 | 3.53 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Male | 74 | 2.97 | 27 | 73 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 401 | 11.16% |
| Associates Degree | 149 | 4.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 347 | 9.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 152 | 4.23% |
| High School Graduate | 1,780 | 49.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 1.09% |
| Some College | 724 | 20.16% |
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 | 3,348 | 2,949 | 483 |
| Other Race | 134 | 110 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 84 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 46 | 14 |
| Native American | 32 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 30.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,405 | $95,440 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $135,462 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,284 | $52,745 | $19,343 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,408 | $0 | $20,221 |
| Overall | $36,036 | $51,218 | $18,897 |
| Some College | $31,118 | $34,063 | $28,446 |
$36,036
Average Earnings
$51,218
Average Male
$18,897
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.36% of Preston residents speak only English, while 3.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,020 | 766 | 15.26% |
| Multiple | 285 | 131 | 45.96% |
| Hispanic | 318 | 82 | 25.79% |
| Native | 43 | 28 | 65.12% |
16.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.27%
Male Poverty Rate
22.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Preston is Native, with 65.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Preston is White, with 15.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.91% |
| Some College | 5.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 14.65% |
| Male Employed | 5.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,197 | $82,967 |
| Households | $51,914 | $68,401 |
| Married Families | $75,266 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,386 | $30,719 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
53.0%
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
173
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| Vietnam | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 4.13% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 12.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
37.49%
Born in Preston
99.56%
Native Born
0.44%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0.02%
Naturalized
99.56% of Preston residents were born in the United States, with 37.49% having been born in Idaho. 0.42% 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 | 7,078 | 161 | 2.33% |
| 2028 | 6,917 | 161 | 2.38% |
| 2027 | 6,756 | 161 | 2.44% |
| 2026 | 6,595 | 161 | 2.5% |
| 2025 | 6,434 | 161 | 2.57% |
| 2024 | 6,273 | 161 | 2.63% |
| 2023 | 6,112 | 125 | 2.09% |
| 2022 | 5,987 | 204 | 3.53% |
| 2021 | 5,783 | 154 | 2.74% |
| 2020 | 5,629 | 78 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 5,551 | 70 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 5,481 | 131 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 5,350 | 33 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 5,317 | 109 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 5,208 | -7 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 5,215 | 27 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 5,188 | -8 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 5,196 | -19 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 5,215 | -25 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 5,240 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,682 | 972 | 26.2% |
| 1990 | 3,710 | -49 | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 3,759 | 449 | 13.56% |
| 1970 | 3,310 | -330 | -9.07% |
| 1960 | 3,640 | -405 | -10.01% |
| 1950 | 4,045 | -191 | -4.51% |
| 1940 | 4,236 | 855 | 25.29% |
| 1930 | 3,381 | 146 | 4.51% |
| 1920 | 3,235 | -3,843 | -54.29% |