Prestonsburg, KY Demographics
A map of Prestonsburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,499 | 95.1% |
Multiracial | 79 | 2.1% |
Hispanic | 55 | 1.5% |
Asian | 30 | 0.8% |
Black | 14 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 4 | 0.1% |
Prestonsburg, Kentucky had a population of 3,681 in 2020. It was 95.1% White, 0.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Prestonsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Prestonsburg is the 109th most populous. 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's White Population
3,499 residents of Prestonsburg identify as White, or 95.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Prestonsburg larger than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Prestonsburg is ranked #83 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Prestonsburg is more White than neighboring Dwale (92.5% White). Prestonsburg is less White than neighboring Auxier (97.9% White), Allen (98.4% White), Van Lear (96.1% White), and West Van Lear (96% White).
Prestonsburg's Black Population
14 residents of Prestonsburg identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Prestonsburg slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Prestonsburg is ranked #416 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Prestonsburg is more Black than neighboring Auxier (0.1% Black), Allen (0% Black), Van Lear (0.1% Black), and West Van Lear (0.3% Black). Prestonsburg is less Black than neighboring Dwale (0.8% Black).
Prestonsburg's Asian Population
30 residents of Prestonsburg identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Prestonsburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Prestonsburg is ranked #170 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Prestonsburg is more Asian than neighboring Auxier (0.4% Asian), Allen (0% Asian), and Van Lear (0% Asian). Prestonsburg is less Asian than neighboring Dwale (1.3% Asian).
Prestonsburg's Hispanic Population
55 residents of Prestonsburg identify as Hispanic, or 1.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Prestonsburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Prestonsburg is ranked #374 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Prestonsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Auxier (0.7% Hispanic), Dwale (0.8% Hispanic), Allen (1.1% Hispanic), Van Lear (0.8% Hispanic), and West Van Lear (0.4% Hispanic).
Prestonsburg's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of Prestonsburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Prestonsburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Prestonsburg is ranked #406 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Prestonsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Auxier (0% Native American/Other), Dwale (0% Native American/Other), and Allen (0% Native American/Other). Prestonsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Van Lear (0.7% Native American/Other), and West Van Lear (0.8% Native American/Other).
Prestonsburg's Multiracial Population
79 residents of Prestonsburg identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Prestonsburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Prestonsburg is ranked #460 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Prestonsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Auxier (0.8% Multiracial), Allen (0.5% Multiracial), and West Van Lear (1.8% Multiracial). Prestonsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Dwale (4.6% Multiracial), and Van Lear (2.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.