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 : | 01:10:17 (5th December 2025) |
| 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).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 , Idaho city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States with a population of 5,557 people.
- Preston , Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois, United States with a population of 1,203 people.
- Preston , Wisconsin Preston is a city in Grant County, Wisconsin with a population of 980 people.
- 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
