Preston is a CDP located in Grayson County Texas. Preston has a 2024 population of 2,195. Preston is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 24.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,759 in 2020.
The average household income in Preston is $72,359 with a poverty rate of 3.9%. The median age in Preston is 47.7 years: 49 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Preston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,027 | 92.94% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 5.09% |
| Native American | 32 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 947 | 2.3 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Non Family | 516 | 1.31 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Married | 327 | 3.37 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Female | 104 | 3.85 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
71.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 1.7% |
| Associates Degree | 339 | 19.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 92 | 5.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 3.29% |
| High School Graduate | 595 | 33.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 649 | 36.81% |
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 | 1,667 | 1,654 | 150 |
| Native American | 32 | 21 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 21 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,464 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,298 | $0 | $15,329 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,866 | $38,446 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $38,122 | $37,967 | $38,318 |
$37,866
Average Earnings
$38,446
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.53% of Preston residents speak only English, while 1.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,940 | 85 | 4.38% |
3.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.3%
Male Poverty Rate
5.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Preston is White, with 4.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Preston is White, with 4.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.33% |
| Some College | 2.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.89% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,054 | $66,009 |
| Households | $57,801 | $72,359 |
| Married Families | $56,865 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,753 | $77,662 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
338
Number of Veterans
188
Male Veterans
150
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 200 |
| Vietnam | 40 |
| World War II | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 192 |
| 75+ | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 327 | 19.13% |
| Asian | 11 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
52.59%
Born in Preston
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
1.28%
Naturalized
97.98% of Preston residents were born in the United States, with 52.59% having been born in Texas. 0.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,195 | 7 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 2,188 | 7 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 2,181 | -36 | -1.62% |
| 2021 | 2,217 | 458 | 26.04% |
| 2020 | 1,759 | -232 | -11.65% |
| 2019 | 1,991 | -157 | -7.31% |
| 2018 | 2,148 | 710 | 49.37% |
| 2017 | 1,438 | -43 | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 1,481 | -232 | -13.54% |
| 2015 | 1,713 | -163 | -8.69% |
| 2014 | 1,876 | -217 | -10.37% |
| 2013 | 2,093 | -391 | -15.74% |
| 2012 | 2,484 | 194 | 8.47% |
| 2011 | 2,290 | 194 | 9.26% |
| 2010 | 2,096 | 0 | 0% |