Preble County is in the industrial, distribution, and transportation heartland. Just 40 minutes from Dayton, the county is centrally located in the prosperity triangle formed by Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis. Part of the continued expansion of the Dayton-Cincinnati region, Preble County is within the 15th largest market in the US, with a population of more than 3 million spanning 19 counties. In Preble County, business succeeds in our small-town communities that people want to call home.
The median age of Preble County residents is 43.
The diversity index of Preble County is 12.6, meaning that there is a 13% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Preble County is $90,674 and projected to be $103,877 in 2029. Per capita income is $36,882, projected to be $43,290 in 2029. 2.08% of households – 842 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $977,302 and the average disposable income is $72,511.
There are 18,251 housing units in Preble County; 12,867 are owner-occupied, 3,596 are rented, and 1,788 are vacant. The average home value is $238,985, with 518 homes built in 2010 or later, and 4,780 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,142 businesses in Preble County, employing 12,998 workers and pulling from a labor force of 19,524 age 16 and above. 8,337 workers commute into Preble County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
9,671 residents both live and work in/around Preble County. The average travel time is 25.9 minutes. 9.04% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.09% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 16,632 drive alone, 1,293 carpool, and 14 take public transportation. 406 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,179 residents work from home.
12,786 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,593 have associates degrees, 3,579 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,315 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Our region is united in vision, strength, and leadership for the growth of our economy and workforce. Preble County is primed for continued growth in our target industries and beyond. We have the space for your business and the tools to help you succeed.
