Upshur County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Upshur County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 23,758. It is the 25th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Upshur County is 42.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Upshur County is $51,859. This is 10% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $160,700. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $155,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Upshur County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.4%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.