What is the population of Preston?

The population of Preston, PA is 1,003.

Where is Preston located?

Preston, PA is located at latitude 41.2070300 and longitude -75.9054800. It is in United States.

What is the area of Preston?

The area of Preston, PA is 51.546 km².

What is the elevation of Preston?

Preston, PA has an elevation of 202 meters (663 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Preston in?

Preston, PA is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Preston in?

Preston is in the state of Pennsylvania, United States.

What county is Preston, PA in?

Preston is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

How has the population of Preston changed?

The population of Preston, PA has decreased from 1,014 (2010) to 1,003 (2020), a change of -1.1%.

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
Latitude & Longitude	41.2070,-75.9055
Altitude	2,077 feet / 633 meters
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	22:06:42 (18th April 2026)
Density	19 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-1.1% (2010-2020)
Weather	75℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Preston is located at 41°12'25"N 75°54'20"W (41.2070300, -75.9054800).

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Weather

75°F

Partly Sunny

12 mph S This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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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

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Preston, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
216931	Wilkes University	Wilkes-Barre (PA)	18766

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Preston, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Preston.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Wilkes Barr Post Office	Wilkes Barre (PA)	18701

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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.
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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