Preston, NE Demographics

A map of Preston's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	13	12	81.3%	63.2%
Native American/Other	2	2	12.5%	10.5%
Hispanic	1	5	6.3%	26.3%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Preston, Nebraska has an estimated population of 16, a large decrease from the 19 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% White, 12.5% Native American/Other, 6.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Preston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Preston has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Preston, that probability was 52.1% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Preston is ranked the 561st most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Preston was ranked the 576th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Preston's White Population

13 residents of Preston, or 81.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Preston is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Preston ranks 565th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preston's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Preston's population has increased from 63.2% to 81.3%.

Preston is more White than neighboring Reserve (41.7% White), and Rulo (68.9% White). Preston is less White than neighboring Falls City (88.5% White), Hamlin (100% White), and Big Lake (97.6% White).

Preston's Black Population

0 residents of Preston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Preston is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Preston ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preston's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Preston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Preston is less Black than neighboring Falls City (0.4% Black).

Preston's Asian Population

0 residents of Preston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Preston is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Preston ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preston's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Preston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Preston is less Asian than neighboring Falls City (0.2% Asian), and Rulo (0.6% Asian).

Preston's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Preston, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Preston is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Preston ranks 19th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Preston's population has decreased from 26.3% to 6.3%.

Preston is more Hispanic than neighboring Falls City (2.5% Hispanic), Rulo (4.3% Hispanic), Hamlin (0% Hispanic), and Big Lake (2.4% Hispanic). Preston is less Hispanic than neighboring Reserve (29.2% Hispanic).

Preston's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Preston, or 12.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Preston is considerably higher than in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Preston ranks 15th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preston's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Preston's population has increased from 10.5% to 12.5%.

Preston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Falls City (1.4% Native American/Other), Hamlin (0% Native American/Other), and Big Lake (0% Native American/Other). Preston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Reserve (16.7% Native American/Other), and Rulo (19.5% Native American/Other).

Preston's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Preston, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Preston is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Preston ranks 531st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preston's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Multiracial residents' share of Preston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Preston is less Multiracial than neighboring Reserve (12.5% Multiracial), Falls City (7% Multiracial), and Rulo (6.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.