Preston, Connecticut is a small town located in New London County. It has a population of 4,778 people and a population density of 150 people per square mile. The US population density is 93 people per square mile. Preston is home to several businesses, such as The Preston House Restaurant & Bar, Aqua Terra Culinary, and Heather's Country Store. There are year round outdoor activities such as boating on Lake Harris or hiking along the Quinebaug River Trail. Additionally, the Mohegan Sun Arena hosts many local sporting events throughout the year and families can also attend performances at The Garde Arts Center. Other key organizations include the Preston Public Library and Griswold Youth Services which provide educational and recreational programs for children and teens in the community.
The population in Preston is 4,778. There are 155 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Preston is 45.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Preston is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Preston
- 58.4% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 29.8% are married with children
- 9.9% have children, but are single
Race in Preston
- 86.6% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 5.2% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander