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, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,362

Median Agei

39.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.4%1,300

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%31

Two or More

1%13

Black

0.6%8

Other

0.4%6

Asian

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.4%60

High School Diploma

29%270

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%72

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%104

Associate's Degree

14.6%136

Bachelor's Degree

18.8%175

Master's Degree

6.5%61

Professional Degree

0.4%4

Doctorate

1.3%12

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

27%

Graduate+

8.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$185,900

Median Renti

$769

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.6%444

Renter-Occupied

26.4%159

Total Units

651

Homeownership

73.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%13

$50K–$100K

10.6%47

$100K–$150K

16.9%75

$150K–$200K

30.6%136

$200K–$300K

24.1%107

$300K–$500K

8.3%37

$500K–$1M

6.5%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%2

2010–2019

1.2%8

2000–2009

18.1%118

1990–1999

8.1%53

1980–1989

7.4%48

1970–1979

9.8%64

1960–1969

6.9%45

1950–1959

10.9%71

1940–1949

3.8%25

1939 or earlier

33.3%217

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.8%469

Electricity

15.8%95

Bottled/LP Gas

4.1%25

No Fuel

1.5%9

Fuel Oil

0.8%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,984

Mean Household Incomei

$84,582

Per Capita Incomei

$37,375

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

739

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%24

$10K–$15K

0.8%5

$15K–$20K

5.1%31

$20K–$25K

1.7%10

$25K–$30K

6%36

$30K–$35K

2.8%17

$35K–$40K

3.5%21

$40K–$45K

10%60

$45K–$50K

5.8%35

$50K–$60K

6.8%41

$60K–$75K

8.6%52

$75K–$100K

17.1%103

$100K–$125K

10%60

$125K–$150K

6.1%37

$150K–$200K

4.5%27

$200K+

7.3%44

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.3%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

700

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

714

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

62(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.9%Insured

7.1%Uninsured