Upshur County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Upshur County, Texas has a population of 42,567, the 79th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $66,208 and the median home value is $167,800. The poverty rate is 12.4%.

Upshur County Quick Facts

Population 42,567

Median Household Income $66,20890% MOE ±$4,679

Median Home Value $167,80090% MOE ±$9,946

Poverty Rate 12.4%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.8%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 40.6 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 80.7%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.2%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.3%

Cities/Places 4

Population 42,567 79th of 254

Median Income $66,208 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.4%

Unemployment 5.8%

How Upshur County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	41,018	42,567	+3.8%
Median household income	$64,196	$66,208	No clear change (+3.1%)
Median home value¹	$173,776	$167,800	No clear change (-3.4%)
Median gross rent	$1,024	$995	No clear change (-2.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Upshur

$66,208

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Upshur

$167,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.1%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 29.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.7%

Renter 19.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $995/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.8%

18-34

19.5%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

25.4%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Upshur County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gilmer	5,025	$44,316	18.3%	$166,700
Big Sandy	1,289	$41,467	29.4%	$123,100
Ore City	851	$72,721	13.5%	$112,500
Union Grove	676	$250,000+	3.4%	$224,500

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Population Overview

Upshur County is located in Texas with a total population of 42,567. It is the 79th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Upshur County is 40.6 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Upshur County is $66,208. This is 16% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $167,800. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Upshur County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Upshur County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.2% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (10.4%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Upshur County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas 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 Upshur County, Texas?

Upshur County has a population of 42,567, making it the 79th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Upshur County?

The median household income in Upshur County is $66,208 with a poverty rate of 12.4%.

How many cities are in Upshur County, Texas?

Upshur County contains 4 Census-designated places.