Upshur County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,712 | — | #1,704 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,338 | -27.7% | #2,514 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,423 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $170,800 | -39.4% | #1,795 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $886 | -23.8% | #1,515 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | +52.7% | #2,599 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Upshur County has a population of 23,712, making it the #1,704 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Upshur County is $54,338, ranking #2,514 out of 3,222 counties — 27.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.2% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Upshur County is $170,800 (-39.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $886/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.7%.
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93.7% of residents in Upshur County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Upshur County, West Virginia
Upshur County, West Virginia has a total population of 23,712, making it the 1,704th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Upshur County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Upshur County is $54,338, which ranks #2,514 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Upshur County is $170,800, 39.4% below the national median. Renters in Upshur County pay a median gross rent of $886 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, 46.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.1 min.
Upshur County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Upshur County, West Virginia 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.