Preston
Census-designated place in Grayson County, Texas
Preston is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Grayson County, Texas, with 2,101 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 709 ft (216 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McBride, 5.2 miles N.
- 2,101residents (2020 Census)
- 709 ftelevation · 216 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.0 km²
- 417 / sq mipopulation density
- 74731ZIP code
About Preston
Preston, also known as Preston Bend, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located on the Red River in Grayson County, Texas, United States. It grew in the 19th century at the intersection of several military and trade roads and was an important crossing on the Shawnee cattle trail. Preston lost prominence after the MK&T railroad bypassed the town to the east, leading to a decline in traveler and cattle drive traffic. Much of its former town site is submerged beneath the waters of Lake Texoma. As of the 2020 census, Preston had a population of 2,101.
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Living in Preston
- Median household income
- $65,069
- Median home value
- $184,000
- Median rent
- $1,289/mo
- Median age
- 55.2
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Preston had 2,101 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,101 |
|---|---|
| Density | 417 per sq mi (161 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Preston at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Grayson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,101 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.03 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Water area | 3.10 sq mi (8.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8639° N, 96.6657° W |
| ZIP code | 74731 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4859420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Preston
- McBride, OK5.2 mi N
- Cartwright, OK6.3 mi E
- Pottsboro6.5 mi S
- New Woodville, OK7.3 mi N
- Platter, OK8.2 mi NE
- Denison8.3 mi SE
- Sherwood Shores8.6 mi W
- Sand Point, OK9.0 mi NE
- Colbert, OK9.0 mi E
- Kingston, OK9.7 mi N
- Knollwood12.4 mi S
- Mead, OK12.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Preston
What county is Preston in?
Preston is in Grayson County, Texas.
What is the population of Preston, TX?
2,101 people lived in Preston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Preston, TX?
The ZIP code of Preston is 74731.
What is the elevation of Preston?
709 feet (216 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Preston?
McBride (5.2 mi), Cartwright (6.3 mi), Pottsboro (6.5 mi), New Woodville (7.3 mi), Platter (8.2 mi).
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