Preston, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 165, Preston's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Preston is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Okmulgee County. The total population is 165. It ranks as the 580th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Preston is 27.9 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 35.8% of the population under 18, Preston has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Preston is $86,000. This is 32% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 91% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $145,800. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Preston is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Preston is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (18.8% vs 6.8%).

Education

23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Preston, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.