Upson County, Georgia
Located in Georgia, Upson County has a population of 28,029 residents and a median age of 41.1 years, making it the #1,540 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.3%. The median home value is $168,700, and the median household income is $55,429, which is 26% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Upson County, 15.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 54.1% below the national average, ranking #2,741 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Upson County is 70.4 years. 23.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
19.8% of adults in Upson County smoke , 41.7% are obese , and 17.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 13.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Upson County is 10.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 17.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 21.4 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
26.4% of children in Upson County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 35.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Upson County is 64.5%. The mean commute time is 29.4 min, which is 6.4% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Upson County voted Republican with a margin of 39.7%. The vote was 30% Dem / 69.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.6 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.