Preston, TX Demographics

A map of Preston's Population by Race

Preston, Texas has an estimated population of 1,747, a large decrease from the 2,101 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 22.4% in 2020 and 21.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Preston is ranked the 788th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 688th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Preston's White Population

1,548 residents of Preston, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Preston is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Preston ranks 74th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preston's White population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. White residents' share of Preston's population has increased from 87.8% to 88.6%.

Preston is more White than neighboring McBride (80% White), Pottsboro (86.5% White), Cartwright (85.8% White), New Woodville (77.1% White), and Denison (66.5% White).

Preston's Black Population

25 residents of Preston, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Preston is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Preston ranks 1323rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preston's Black population has grown by an estimated 316.7%. Black residents' share of Preston's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.4%.

Preston is more Black than neighboring McBride (0% Black), Pottsboro (1% Black), Cartwright (0% Black), and New Woodville (0% Black). Preston is less Black than neighboring Denison (6.8% Black).

Preston's Asian Population

13 residents of Preston, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Preston is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Preston ranks 1022nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preston's Asian population has grown by an estimated 116.7%. Asian residents' share of Preston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Preston is more Asian than neighboring McBride (0% Asian), Pottsboro (0.5% Asian), and New Woodville (0% Asian). Preston is less Asian than neighboring Cartwright (1.6% Asian), and Denison (1.2% Asian).

Preston's Hispanic Population

53 residents of Preston, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Preston is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Preston ranks 1805th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Preston's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.0%.

Preston is more Hispanic than neighboring McBride (0% Hispanic), Pottsboro (1.8% Hispanic), and New Woodville (0% Hispanic). Preston is less Hispanic than neighboring Cartwright (10.9% Hispanic), and Denison (16.2% Hispanic).

Preston's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Preston, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Preston is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Preston ranks 96th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Preston's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.1%.

Preston is more Native American/Other than neighboring McBride (0% Native American/Other), and Denison (0.6% Native American/Other). Preston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pottsboro (1.7% Native American/Other), Cartwright (1.7% Native American/Other), and New Woodville (7.2% Native American/Other).

Preston's Multiracial Population

89 residents of Preston, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Preston is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Preston ranks 207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preston's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Preston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

Preston is more Multiracial than neighboring Cartwright (0% Multiracial). Preston is less Multiracial than neighboring McBride (20% Multiracial), Pottsboro (8.5% Multiracial), New Woodville (15.7% Multiracial), and Denison (8.7% 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.