Upson County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Upson County, Georgia has a population of 28,029, the 69th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $55,429 and the median home value is $168,700. The poverty rate is 19.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Upson County Quick Facts
How Upson County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,856 | 28,029 | +0.6% |
| Median household income | $50,904 | $55,429 | +8.9% |
| Median home value | $149,500 | $168,700 | +12.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Upson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston | 9,831 | $38,917 | 28.1% | $211,000 |
| Hannahs Mill | 3,230 | $69,850 | 11.7% | $154,600 |
| Sunset Village | 825 | $71,574 | 0.5% | $170,300 |
| Lincoln Park | 688 | $48,179 | 23.7% | $167,600 |
| Yatesville | 435 | $64,783 | 8.5% | $156,600 |
| Salem | 385 | N/A | 18.4% | $91,000 |
| The Rock | 109 | N/A | 12.8% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Upson County is located in Georgia with a total population of 28,029. It is the 69th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Upson County is 41.1 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Upson County is $55,429. This is 28% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $168,700. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Upson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Upson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Upson County, Georgia?
Upson County has a population of 28,029, making it the 69th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Upson County?
The median household income in Upson County is $55,429 with a poverty rate of 19.3%.
How many cities are in Upson County, Georgia?
Upson County contains 7 Census-designated places.