Upson County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Upson County is located in Georgia with a total population of 27,856. It is the 69th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Upson County is 41.4 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Upson County is $50,904. This is 32% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $149,500. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Upson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Upson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.