Upton County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48461 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,191 | — | #3,026 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,167 | -34.6% | #2,817 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,879 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $109,000 | -61.3% | #2,867 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $720 | -38.1% | #2,641 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | +27.3% | #2,131 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Upton County has a population of 3,191, making it the #3,026 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Upton County is $49,167, ranking #2,817 out of 3,222 counties — 34.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Upton County is $109,000 (-61.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $720/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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81.2% of residents in Upton County have health insurance coverage, which is 11.4% below the national rate.
About Upton County, Texas
Upton County, Texas has a total population of 3,191, making it the 3,026th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Upton County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Upton County is $49,167, which ranks #2,817 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Upton County is $109,000, 61.3% below the national median. Renters in Upton County pay a median gross rent of $720 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Upton County, 8.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.8 min.
Upton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (42.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.2%).
All data for Upton 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.