Preston, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Preston, Missouri
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Location of Preston, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Hickory |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 157 |
| • Density | 208.22/sq mi (80.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65732
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-59870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396866 |
Preston is a small village located in Hickory County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, the population of Preston was 157 people. It is a quiet community in the heart of Missouri.
Preston's Past
Preston was officially planned and mapped out in 1857. This process is called "platting." There are a couple of ideas about how the village got its name. Some people believe it was named after Samuel Preston, who was an early settler in the area. Others think the name came from a place called Preston, Pennsylvania. A post office has been open in Preston since 1881, helping people send and receive mail for a long time.
Where is Preston?
Preston is located entirely on land. It does not have any water within its village limits. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the village is about 0.75 square miles (1.95 square kilometers). This means it's a relatively small area.
Who Lives in Preston?
The number of people living in Preston has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at the population at different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 32 | — | |
| 1950 | 109 | — | |
| 1960 | 117 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 132 | 12.8% | |
| 1980 | 149 | 12.9% | |
| 1990 | 136 | −8.7% | |
| 2000 | 113 | −16.9% | |
| 2010 | 223 | 97.3% | |
| 2020 | 157 | −29.6% | |
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A Closer Look at 2010
The census from 2010 showed that 223 people lived in Preston. There were 104 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Out of these, 58 were families.
The village had about 297 people per square mile. There were also 121 housing units, like houses or apartments. Most of the people living in Preston were White (97.8%). A small number were African American (0.4%) or Native American (1.8%).
About 20.2% of the households had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (48.1%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, either a female householder (2.9%) or a male householder (4.8%). About 36.5% of all households were individuals living alone. Many of these were people aged 65 or older (16.3%). On average, each household had about 2.14 people.
The average age of people in Preston in 2010 was 48.1 years old.
- 17.5% of residents were under 18.
- 9.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 17% were between 25 and 44.
- 34.1% were between 45 and 64.
- 22% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Preston than females in 2010. About 54.7% of the population was male, and 45.3% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Preston (Misuri) para niños
