Upshur County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Upshur County is located in Texas with a total population of 41,864. It is the 79th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Upshur County is 40.3 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Upshur County is $62,794. This is 18% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $171,200. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Upshur County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% 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 78.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.2% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (10.1%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.