Preston County, West Virginia
Preston County: county in West Virginia, United States.
About
Preston County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,520 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 33,380 inhabitants. Its county seat is Kingwood. The county was created 208 years ago in 1818.
County Snapshot
Preston County at a glance
Preston County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
West Virginia counties
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KingwoodPopulation 3,047
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Preston County
| Population | 33,380 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 1687 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.4693,-79.6682 |
| Named for | James Patton Preston |
| Altitude | 1,726 feet / 526 meters |
| Capital | Kingwood |
| Establishment | January 19, 1818 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:10:50 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 60℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Preston County is located at 39°28'9"N 79°40'5"W (39.4693000, -79.6681600). It has 7 neighbors: Garrett County, Barbour County, Grant County, Monongalia County, Taylor County, Tucker County and Fayette County.
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The largest city of Preston County is Kingwood with a population of 3,047. Other cities include and Terra Alta population 1,504. See all Preston County cities & populated places.
Preston County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Preston County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kingwood | 3,047 | City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Terra Alta | 1,504 | City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Weather
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Preston County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Preston County decreased by 0.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33,520 | - | census |
| 2011 | 33,660 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33,898 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,682 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,916 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,842 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 33,760 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,826 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,553 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,432 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,380 | -0.16% | estimation process |
People born in Preston County (7)
People born in Preston County, including distance runner Beth Bonner, First lady of West Virginia Bertie Ison Martin Conley, politician L. J. Forman, .
More notable people
- Maude Brown Dawson (First Lady of West Virginia) she was born in 29/04/1874
- William Rudolf O'Donovan (American sculptor) he was born in 28/03/1844
- Charles J. P. Cresap he was born in 17/08/1836
- Georg R. Sheets (American historian) he was born in 16/04/1947
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |