Prestonsburg, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
3,591
Unemployment
12.3%
Poverty
44.0%
Median Home
$113,300
Median Income
$26,563
Median Rent
$600
Prestonsburg SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
4
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
5
Education
5
Commute
9.5
Prestonsburg, KY Crime Report
38
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,070.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-56.78%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Prestonsburg / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 38 | 1,070.4 | 2,114.5 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 169.0 | 217.1 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 48.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 140.8 | 128.6 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 32 | 901.4 | 1,897.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 4 | 112.7 | 345.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 21 | 591.5 | 1,323.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 197.2 | 228.2 | 219.9 |
Prestonsburg, KY Photos
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Rankings for Prestonsburg in Kentucky
Map Of Prestonsburg, KY
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Population over time in Prestonsburg
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,591 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 3,645 | 3.2% |
| 2017 | 3,532 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 3,603 | 6.0% |
| 2015 | 3,398 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 3,323 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 3,346 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 3,308 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 3,373 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 3,443 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Prestonsburg
| Race | Prestonsburg | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.6% | 84.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 6.4% | 8.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 3.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Prestonsburg
| Gender | Prestonsburg | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 54.7% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Prestonsburg for adults over 25
| Education | Prestonsburg | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Prestonsburg, Kentucky
| Income | Prestonsburg | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 20.1% | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.9% | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.9% | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.3% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.2% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.8% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.2% | 4.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 3.9% | 7.7% |
