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Preston, Missouri
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Location of Preston, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Hickory |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 157 |
| • Density | 208.22/sq mi (80.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65732
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-59870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396866 |
Preston is a village in Hickory County, Missouri, United States. The population was 157 at the 2020 census.
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History
Preston was platted in 1857. Some say the community was named after Samuel Preston, a pioneer citizen, while others believe the name is a transfer from Preston, Pennsylvania. A post office called Preston has been in operation since 1881.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.75 square miles (1.94 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 32 | — | |
| 1950 | 109 | — | |
| 1960 | 117 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 132 | 12.8% | |
| 1980 | 149 | 12.9% | |
| 1990 | 136 | −8.7% | |
| 2000 | 113 | −16.9% | |
| 2010 | 223 | 97.3% | |
| 2020 | 157 | −29.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 223 people, 104 households, and 58 families living in the village. The population density was 297.3 inhabitants per square mile (114.8/km2). There were 121 housing units at an average density of 161.3 per square mile (62.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.4% African American, and 1.8% Native American.
There were 104 households, of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.2% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age in the village was 48.1 years. 17.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 34.1% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.
See also
In Spanish: Preston (Misuri) para niños
