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Preston, Nevada
Census-designated place
Nevada State Route 895 in Preston, July 2014
Nevada State Route 895 in Preston, July 2014
Preston, Nevada is located in Nevada
Preston, Nevada
Preston, Nevada
Location in Nevada
Preston, Nevada is located in the United States
Preston, Nevada
Preston, Nevada
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Nevada
County White Pine
Area
 • Total 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2)
 • Land 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
5,636 ft (1,718 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 76
 • Density 58.82/sq mi (22.71/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
89317
Area code(s) 775
FIPS code 32-58000
GNIS feature ID 0845604

Preston is a census-designated place in White Pine County, Nevada, United States.

Description

Preston was established by Mormon settlers in 1876, and named after William B. Preston, the fourth Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1884 and 1907. The community's economy is based on agriculture and ranching. Preston is at an elevation of 5,636 feet (1,718 m). In the 2010 census it had a population of 78.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 78
2020 76 −2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

See also

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