Prestonsburg City, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 3612 residents, 1563 households, and 956 families in the city. The population density was 332.2 people per square mile (128.26/kmē), making it the 37th least densely populated city in Kentucky. There were 1683 housing units at an average density of 154.8 per square mile (59.77/kmē). The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.72. In the city Age distribution was 20.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 120.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 123.8 females. The median age of the city's population was 40.7 years, The median age of males was 36.7 years, for females the median age was 44.2 years. The racial makeup of the city was 3522 White, 12 Black or African American, 18 American Indian, 19 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 25 from two or more races and 16 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $20810, it would be the 71st lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The median income for a family in the city was $27852, making it the 86th poorest city by median family income among the Kentucky. The per capita income for the city was $18013, it would be the 173rd highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The median income is $16579, The median income for males was $21327, compared to $12500 for females.
In 2000, 631 pupils and students, of which 50.87% are male and 49.13% are female, 17.47% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.45% nursery or pri school, 4.28% kindergarten, 42.79% elementary school, 21.24% high school and 24.25% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3612 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3885 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3873 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3823 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3811 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3804 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3829 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3830 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3830 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3845 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3862 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 22 | 25 | 47 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 7 | 27 |
| Elementary school | 148 | 122 | 270 |
| High school | 64 | 70 | 134 |
| College or graduate school | 67 | 86 | 153 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestonsburg city, Kentucky | $20810 | $27852 | $18013 |
| Floyd County, Kentucky | $21168 | $25717 | $12442 |
| Kentucky, United States | $33672 | $40939 | $18093 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |