Demographics & People — Preston, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,057 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 46.1 |
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| Total Households | 465 |
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| Family Households | 308 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.134 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,041 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 533 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 214 |
| Irish | 183 |
| Other groups | 84 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| English | 62 |
| American | 51 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 40 |
| Norwegian | 36 |
| Hispanic: Cuban | 22 |
Language
| English Only | 999 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 999 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 37 |
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| Population 18+ | 817 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Preston, Iowa.
