Preston, Pennsylvania
Preston: Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
About
Preston is a township located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,014 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,003 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Preston
Population : | 1,003 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
County : | Luzerne County |
Area : | 51.55 km2 |
Altitude : | 2,077 feet / 633 meters |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 10:10:19 (3rd December 2024) |
Density : | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -1.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Preston is located at 41°12'25"N 75°54'20"W (41.2070300, -75.9054800).
Preston map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Preston decreased by 1.1% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 1,014 | - | census |
2011 | 1,012 | -0.2% | estimation process |
2012 | 1,013 | 0.1% | estimation process |
2013 | 1,007 | -0.6% | estimation process |
2014 | 1,007 | 0% | estimation process |
2015 | 1,007 | 0% | estimation process |
2016 | 998 | -0.9% | estimation process |
2017 | 997 | -0.1% | estimation process |
2018 | 1,001 | 0.4% | estimation process |
2019 | 1,000 | -0.1% | estimation process |
2020 | 1,003 | 0.3% | estimation process |
Schools in Preston
College & universities near Preston, PA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
216931 | Wilkes University | Wilkes-Barre (PA) | 18766 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Preston, PA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Preston
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Wilkes Barr Post Office | Wilkes Barre (PA) | 18701 |
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- Preston , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 975 people.
- Preston , Iowa city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States with a population of 941 people.
- Preston , Maryland human settlement in Caroline County, Maryland, United States of America with a population of 700 people.
- Preston , Minnesota city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 379 people.
- Preston , Missouri village in Hickory County, Missouri, United States with a population of 220 people.
- Preston , South Dakota township in Brookings County, South Dakota with a population of 184 people.
- Preston , Kansas city in Kansas, USA with a population of 148 people.
- Preston , North Dakota township in Ransom County, North Dakota with a population of 74 people.
- Preston , Nebraska village in Richardson County in Southeastern Nebraska, United States with a population of 26 people.
Other cities in Luzerne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County , PA. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Back Mountain | 26,973 | Unincorporated community |
Hazleton | 24,809 | City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Kingston | 12,787 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Nanticoke | 10,278 | City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Plains | 9,657 | Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Cranberry | 6,218 | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania |
Plymouth | 5,752 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Exeter | 5,519 | Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Swoyersville | 5,010 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Duryea | 4,910 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
West Pittston | 4,745 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Edwardsville | 4,738 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Larksville | 4,395 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
West Hazleton | 4,318 | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Forty Fort | 4,025 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania |
Freeland | 3,413 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Preston distances to largest Pennsylvania cities