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As of 2010-2014, the total population of Preston County School District is 33,720. The Preston County School District population density is 51.77 people per square mile, which is lower than the state average density of 76.51 people per square mile and is lower than the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Preston County School District is white, which represent 94.88% of the total population. The average Preston County School District education level is lower than the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population GrowthPopulation DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010-2014: 33,720. #17

Population Growth Since 2005-2009, see rank

Preston County School District
11.74%
West Virginia
2.52%
U.S.
11.61%

*The Preston County School District population growth rate is since 2005-2009. The West Virginia and U.S population growth rate is since 2000.

Population Density, #27

Preston County School District
51.77 per square mile
West Virginia
76.51 per square mile
U.S.
82.73 per square mile

Population by Races

White:31,995 (94.88%, #40)
Black:1,018 (3.02%, #16)
Hispanic:424 (1.26%, #10)
Asian:52 (0.15%, #32)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):99 (0.29%, #13)
One Race, Other:160 (0.47%, see rank)
Two or More Races:396 (1.17%, see rank)
 

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

24,205 (71.78%) out of the total population of 33,720 reported first ancestry.

 Preston County School District% of the Total PopulationWest VirginiaU.S.
Arab780.23%, see rank0.35%0.56%
Czech690.20%, see rank0.20%0.47%
Danish200.06%, see rank0.07%0.42%
Dutch8852.62%, see rank1.98%1.40%
English3,3039.80%, see rank11.39%8.02%
French4491.33%, see rank1.72%3.34%
German7,62822.62%, see rank17.89%15.03%
Greek540.16%, see rank0.28%0.41%
Hungarian1100.33%, see rank0.49%0.46%
Irish4,05512.03%, see rank14.57%10.80%
Italian1,3143.90%, see rank4.58%5.52%
Norwegian410.12%, see rank0.23%1.42%
Polish8092.40%, see rank1.96%3.01%
Portuguese80.02%, see rank0.07%0.44%
Russian290.09%, see rank0.36%0.92%
Scotch-Irish5781.71%, see rank2.06%0.99%
Scottish5311.57%, see rank2.12%1.72%
Subsaharan African870.26%, see rank0.25%0.95%
Swedish1050.31%, see rank0.39%1.27%
Swiss200.06%, see rank0.21%0.30%
Ukrainian630.19%, see rank0.11%0.31%
American6,03817.91%, see rank13.03%7.12%
Welsh1980.59%, see rank0.74%0.57%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 17,363 (51.49%, see rank)
Females: 16,357 (48.51%, see rank)

Preston County School District
Male: 51.49%
Female: 48.51%
West Virginia
Male: 49.33%
Female: 50.67%
U.S.
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Preston County School District
42.30 years old
West Virginia
41.60 years old
U.S.
37.40 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Preston County School District
40.80 years old
West Virginia
40.40 years old
U.S.
36.10 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Preston County School District
43.50 years old
West Virginia
42.90 years old
U.S.
38.80 years old

 Preston County School District% of the Total PopulationWest VirginiaU.S.
Under 5 years1,7575.21%, see rank5.56%6.36%
5 to 9 years1,8975.63%, see rank5.71%6.51%
10 to 14 years1,7335.14%, see rank5.85%6.59%
15 to 19 years1,8085.36%, see rank6.19%6.85%
20 to 24 years1,8385.45%, see rank6.65%7.13%
25 to 34 years4,55313.50%, see rank11.84%13.47%
35 to 44 years4,54413.48%, see rank12.59%12.96%
45 to 54 years5,02814.91%, see rank14.21%14.09%
55 to 64 years5,00414.84%, see rank14.60%12.29%
65 to 74 years3,2359.59%, see rank9.48%7.64%
75 to 84 1,6794.98%, see rank5.29%4.25%
85 years and over6441.91%, see rank2.04%1.85%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Preston County School DistrictWest VirginiaU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population24,687, 100%1,298,614209,056,129
Less Than High School4,270, 17.30%, see rank15.57%13.67%
High School Graduate11,695, 47.37%, see rank40.91%27.95%
Some College or Associate Degree5,538, 22.43%, see rank24.77%29.09%
Bachelor Degree2,137, 8.66%, see rank11.58%18.27%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree1,047, 4.24%, see rank7.17%11.01%
USA.com Education Index#12.40, see rank12.8413.54
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Preston County School District West VirginiaU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten58294.85%5.15%84.64%15.36%71.30%28.70%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)2,97393.64%, see rank6.36%, see rank93.32%6.68%89.86%10.14%
High School (Grades 9-12)1,61887.89%, see rank12.11%, see rank93.47%6.53%90.60%9.40%
College76282.28%, see rank17.72%, see rank83.79%16.21%78.37%21.63%
Graduate School13989.93%, see rank10.07%, see rank79.56%20.44%58.86%41.14%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Preston County School DistrictWest VirginiaU.S.
Total Households12,610, 100%742,359116,211,092
Average Household Size2.50, see rank2.432.63
1 Person Households3,072, 24.36%, see rank29.92%27.57%
2 or More Person Households9,538, 75.64%, see rank70.08%72.43%
Family Households (Families)8,871, 70.35%, see rank64.90%66.22%
Average Family Size3.03, see rank3.083.32
Married-Couple Family7,257, 57.55%, see rank49.20%48.42%
Nonfamily Households3,739, 29.65%, see rank35.10%33.78%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Preston County School District%West VirginiaU.S.
15 Years and Over Total28,333see rank1,536,633252,974,135
Males, 15 Years and Over14,611100%, see rank752,192123,281,364
Never Married4,42230.26%, see rank30.90%35.77%
Married8,14655.75%, see rank53.39%52.04%
Widowed5053.46%, see rank3.37%2.57%
Divorced1,53810.53%, see rank12.34%9.62%
Females, 15 Years and Over13,722100%, see rank784,441129,692,771
Never Married2,77120.19%, see rank23.33%29.48%
Married7,72556.30%, see rank50.81%49.19%
Widowed1,63811.94%, see rank12.24%9.16%
Divorced1,58811.57%, see rank13.62%12.16%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Preston County School District%West VirginiaU.S.
Native33,43699.16%, see rank98.51%86.93%
Born in the State of Residence23,88970.85%, see rank70.21%58.73%
Born in Different State9,31327.62%, see rank27.83%26.78%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)
2340.69%, see rank0.47%1.42%
Foreign Born2840.84%, see rank1.49%13.07%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship910.27%, see rank0.70%5.99%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship1930.57%, see rank0.79%7.09%
Born In Europe720.21%, see rank0.27%1.53%
Born In Asia560.17%, see rank0.65%3.82%
Born In Africa00.00%, see rank0.10%0.55%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.01%0.07%
Born In Latin America1560.46%, see rank0.38%6.83%
Born In Northern America00.00%, see rank0.07%0.26%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Preston County School District%West VirginiaU.S.
English12,44598.69%, see rank96.75%79.39%
Spanish530.42%, see rank1.43%11.75%
Other Indo-European Languages900.71%, see rank1.07%4.52%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages170.13%, see rank0.54%3.36%
Other50.04%, see rank0.21%0.99%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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