Upson County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13293 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,029 | — | #1,540 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,429 | -26.2% | #2,440 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,767 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,700 | -40.2% | #1,833 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $849 | -27.0% | #1,750 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% | +53.4% | #2,608 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Upson County has a population of 28,029, making it the #1,540 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Upson County is $55,429, ranking #2,440 out of 3,222 counties — 26.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.3% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Upson County is $168,700 (-40.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $849/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.0%.
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87.6% of residents in Upson County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% below the national rate.
About Upson County, Georgia
Upson County, Georgia has a total population of 28,029, making it the 1,540th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Upson County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Upson County is $55,429, which ranks #2,440 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Upson County is $168,700, 40.2% below the national median. Renters in Upson County pay a median gross rent of $849 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Upson County, 15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.4 min.
Upson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (25.8%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
All data for Upson County, Georgia 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.