Upshur County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48459 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,567 | — | #1,155 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,208 | -11.9% | #1,510 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,941 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $167,800 | -40.5% | #1,857 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $995 | -14.4% | #1,009 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | -1.9% | #1,368 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Upshur County has a population of 42,567, making it the #1,155 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Upshur County is $66,208, ranking #1,510 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Upshur County is $167,800 (-40.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $995/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.7%.
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86.2% of residents in Upshur County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% below the national rate.
About Upshur County, Texas
Upshur County, Texas has a total population of 42,567, making it the 1,155th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Upshur County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Upshur County is $66,208, which ranks #1,510 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Upshur County is $167,800, 40.5% below the national median. Renters in Upshur County pay a median gross rent of $995 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Upshur County, 18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.1 min.
Upshur County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.2%).
All data for Upshur County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.