Prestonsburg, KY Demographics

A map of Prestonsburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,537	3,499	93.9%	95.1%
Multiracial	158	79	4.2%	2.1%
Black	46	14	1.2%	0.4%
Asian	24	30	0.6%	0.8%
Hispanic	0	55	0.0%	1.5%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.1%

Prestonsburg, Kentucky has an estimated population of 3,765, a slight increase from the 3,681 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.9% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Prestonsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Prestonsburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Prestonsburg, that probability was 9.6% in 2020 and 11.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Prestonsburg is ranked the 107th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Prestonsburg was ranked the 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Prestonsburg's White Population

3,537 residents of Prestonsburg, or 93.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Prestonsburg is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Prestonsburg ranks 88th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prestonsburg's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Prestonsburg's population has decreased from 95.1% to 93.9%.

Prestonsburg is more White than neighboring Dwale (88.2% White), Allen (92.4% White), and Van Lear (86.2% White). Prestonsburg is less White than neighboring Auxier (99.7% White), and West Van Lear (95.8% White).

Prestonsburg's Black Population

46 residents of Prestonsburg, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Prestonsburg is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Prestonsburg ranks 425th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prestonsburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 228.6%. Black residents' share of Prestonsburg's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Prestonsburg is more Black than neighboring Auxier (0% Black), Dwale (0% Black), Allen (0% Black), and West Van Lear (0% Black). Prestonsburg is less Black than neighboring Van Lear (10.2% Black).

Prestonsburg's Asian Population

24 residents of Prestonsburg, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Prestonsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Prestonsburg ranks 174th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prestonsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Prestonsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Prestonsburg is more Asian than neighboring Auxier (0% Asian), and Van Lear (0% Asian). Prestonsburg is less Asian than neighboring Dwale (11.8% Asian), Allen (1.9% Asian), and West Van Lear (4.2% Asian).

Prestonsburg's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Prestonsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Prestonsburg is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Prestonsburg ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prestonsburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Prestonsburg's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Prestonsburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Prestonsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Prestonsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Prestonsburg ranks 417th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prestonsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Prestonsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Prestonsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Van Lear (3.6% Native American/Other).

Prestonsburg's Multiracial Population

158 residents of Prestonsburg, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Prestonsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Prestonsburg ranks 460th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prestonsburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Prestonsburg's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.2%.

Prestonsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Auxier (0.3% Multiracial), Dwale (0% Multiracial), Van Lear (0% Multiracial), and West Van Lear (0% Multiracial). Prestonsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Allen (5.7% 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.