Preston, Maryland

Preston: Human settlement in Caroline County, Maryland, United States of America

About

Preston is a city located in the county of Caroline in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 719 and a population density of 509 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 700 inhabitants.

The city was created 132 years ago in 1891.

Quick Facts about Preston

Population : 700 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Maryland (United States)
County : Caroline County
Postal code : 21655
Phone Area Codes : 410
Area : 1.41 km2
Altitude : 46 feet / 14 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1892 (132 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 07:20:26 (7th December 2024)
Density : 496 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.71% (2010-2020)

Geography

Preston is located at 38°42'45"N 75°54'36"W (38.7126200, -75.9099400).

Preston map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Preston decreased by 2.71% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 719 - census
2011 716 -0.42% estimation process
2012 708 -1.13% estimation process
2013 705 -0.43% estimation process
2014 700 -0.71% estimation process
2015 699 -0.14% estimation process
2016 704 0.71% estimation process
2017 704 0% estimation process
2018 704 0% estimation process
2019 703 -0.14% estimation process
2020 700 -0.43% estimation process

Preston zip code is 21655. County name: Caroline, County fips: 24011

Preston, Snow Hill

People born in Preston (1)

American fashion model Jean Patchett was born in Preston

Schools in Preston

College & universities near Preston, MD

Code Name City ZIP
162168 Chesapeake College Wye Mills (MD) 21679-0008

Stations (19)

Amtrak & bus stations near Preston, MD

Code Name Address Type
ESN Easton Airport, Maryland 29137 Newman Road BUS
CDE Cambridge, Maryland 100 Heron Boulevard BUS
KNT Kent Island, MD 3206 Main Street BUS
SLY Salisbury, Maryland 350 Cypress St. BUS
SLS Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland 547E Riverside Drive BUS

Post offices near Preston

Post Office Name City ZIP
Preston Post Office Preston (MD) 21655

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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 , Pennsylvania township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,003 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 , 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 Caroline County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Caroline County , MD.

City Name Population Title
Denton 4,538 Town in Maryland, United States
Boonsboro 3,655 Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
Federalsburg 2,658 Town of the United States
Greensboro 1,878 Town located on the banks of the Choptank River in Caroline County, Maryland
Ridgely 1,655 Town in Maryland, United States
Goldsboro 233 Town of the United States
Hillsboro 156 Town in Maryland, United States
Henderson 143 Town in Caroline County, Maryland, United States
Marydel 136 Town of the United States
Templeville 116 Town in Maryland, United States