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Preston, Iowa
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Location of Preston, Iowa
Location of Preston, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Jackson
Area
 • Total 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2)
 • Land 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
646 ft (197 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 949
 • Density 1,102.21/sq mi (425.52/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52069
Area code(s) 563
FIPS code 19-64605
GNIS feature ID 0460442
Website www.prestoniowa.org

Preston is a city located in Jackson County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 949 people.

History of Preston

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City Hall & Library

Preston began in 1870. This was after a railroad was built through the area.

The city is named after one of its founders, I. M. Preston. When the town was first planned, people who were there could name the streets after themselves.

Geography of Preston

Preston is located at coordinates 42 degrees, 3 minutes, 1 second North and 90 degrees, 23 minutes, 41 seconds West.

The city covers a total area of about 0.96 square miles (2.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

People Living in Preston

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1890 489 —    
1900 593 +21.3%
1910 642 +8.3%
1920 648 +0.9%
1930 596 −8.0%
1940 602 +1.0%
1950 684 +13.6%
1960 819 +19.7%
1970 950 +16.0%
1980 1,120 +17.9%
1990 1,025 −8.5%
2000 949 −7.4%
2010 1,012 +6.6%
2020 949 −6.2%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

Preston's Population in 2020

In 2020, there were 949 people living in Preston. There were 403 households and 265 families. The city had about 1,102 people per square mile.

Most people in Preston were White (97.6%). About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 28.5% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 42.9 years. About 24.9% of residents were under 20 years old.

Preston's Population in 2010

In 2010, Preston had 1,012 people. There were 418 households and 280 families. The population density was about 1,054 people per square mile.

Most residents (98.6%) were White. About 0.6% were Hispanic or Latino.

Around 33.3% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 39.2 years. About 25.9% of residents were under 18 years old.

Education in Preston

Preston is part of the Easton Valley Community School District. This district was created in 2013. It joined the Preston Community School District with the East Central Community School District. The East Central district served the towns of Miles and Sabula.

In 2017, the school district had 375 students.

Famous People from Preston

  • Al Feuerbach was a track and field athlete. He competed in the shot put at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.
  • Bob Oldis was a professional baseball player. He also worked as a scout for the Florida Marlins.
  • Fred Schule (1879–1962) won a gold medal in hurdles at the 1904 Olympics.
  • Roger Stewart served as an Iowa State Senator.

See also

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