Preston township, Pennsylvania
Preston township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Preston township is a geographic entity located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,013. The land area covers 49.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,013 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56.3 yrs | ±4.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 433 | ±77 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 946 | ±96 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 433 | ±77 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 513 | ±73 |
| Median Home Value | $231,100 | ±$55,566 |
| Median Gross Rent | $855 | ±$84 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,250 | ±$24,645 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,414 | ±$6,082 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 108 | ±43 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 375 | ±102 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.6% | ±8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF PRESTON
GUS Population: 1,011 (2024)
ID: 112305
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
1515 CROSSTOWN HWY, LAKEWOOD PA 18439-3953
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GUS Population: 51,419 (2024)
ID: 173743
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
925 COURT ST, STE 1, HONESDALE PA 18431-1983
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Education
Listing 7 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Forest City, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Forest City, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HANCOCK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-12 | HANCOCK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Lakewood, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Susquehanna, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Susquehanna, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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NORTHERN WAYNE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 11 LIBRARY ROAD, LAKEWOOD, PA, 18439 |
(570) 798-2444
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PLEASANT MOUNT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 375 GREAT BEND TURNPIKE, PLEASANT MOUNT, PA, 18453 |
(570) 448-2573
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LOUISE ADELIA READ MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 104 READ STREET, HANCOCK, NY, 13783 |
(607) 637-2519
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SUSQUEHANNA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 83 ERIE BLVD., SUITE C, SUSQUEHANNA, PA, 18847 |
(570) 853-4106
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FOREST CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 531 MAIN STREET, FOREST CITY, PA, 18421 |
(570) 785-5590
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DEPOSIT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 159 FRONT STREET, DEPOSIT, NY, 13754 |
(607) 467-2577
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BETHANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 8 COURT STREET, BETHANY, PA, 18431 |
(570) 253-4349
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WESTERN SULLIVAN P L - DELAWARE FREE
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 45 LOWER MAIN STREET, CALLICOON, NY, 12723 |
(845) 887-4040
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HALLSTEAD-GREAT BEND BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 135 FRANKLIN AVE., HALLSTEAD, PA, 18822 |
(570) 879-2227
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CARBONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 5 NORTH MAIN ST, CARBONDALE, PA, 18407 |
(570) 282-4281
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PLEASANT MT 1 W, PA US, located 7.8 miles from Preston township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0° | 11.9° | 20.5° | 3.50" | 17.3" |
| February | 31.6° | 12.5° | 22.0° | 3.02" | 17.7" |
| March | 39.6° | 19.9° | 29.7° | 3.57" | 13.0" |
| April | 53.0° | 31.0° | 42.0° | 4.22" | 1.3" |
| May | 65.1° | 42.5° | 53.8° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| June | 72.9° | 51.5° | 62.2° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| July | 77.3° | 56.0° | 66.7° | 5.01" | 0.0" |
| August | 75.6° | 54.5° | 65.0° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.0° | 47.1° | 58.0° | 4.98" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.9° | 36.3° | 46.6° | 4.97" | 0.4" |
| November | 44.7° | 26.9° | 35.8° | 3.83" | 4.9" |
| December | 33.9° | 18.6° | 26.3° | 3.97" | 14.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starrucca borough | Borough | 4.0 mi | — |
| Thompson borough | Borough | 6.0 mi | — |
| Hancock village | Village | 9.1 mi | — |
| Union Dale borough | Borough | 10.2 mi | — |
| Lanesboro borough | Borough | 12.2 mi | — |
| Susquehanna Depot borough | Borough | 12.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4212762600. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.