Upton is a city located in Hardin County Kentucky. Upton has a 2024 population of 710. Upton is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 706 in 2020.
The average household income in Upton is $66,011 with a poverty rate of 16.75%. The median age in Upton is 37.6 years: 43.8 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Upton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 570 | 90.33% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 6.34% |
| Other race | 19 | 3.01% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 276 | 2.29 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Married | 129 | 2.71 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Non Family | 93 | 1.27 | 57 | 43 |
| Female | 29 | 2.55 | 20.7 | 79.3 |
| Male | 25 | 3.56 | 60 | 40 |
2.57
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
68.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 9.84% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 18.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 90 | 20.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 2.01% |
| High School Graduate | 143 | 31.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 2.68% |
| Some College | 67 | 14.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 392 | 346 | 81 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 23 | 17 |
| Other Race | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 53.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,188 | $66,544 | $36,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,250 | $39,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,830 | $51,964 | $34,375 |
| Some College | $37,500 | $55,000 | $33,125 |
$41,830
Average Earnings
$51,964
Average Male
$34,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.72% of Upton residents speak only English, while 3.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 546 | 67 | 12.27% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 19 | 39.58% |
| Multiple | 40 | 17 | 42.5% |
| Other | 19 | 5 | 26.32% |
| Native | 2 | 1 | 50% |
16.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.8%
Male Poverty Rate
23.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upton is Native, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upton is White, with 12.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.64% |
| Some College | 17.45% |
| High School | 15.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 3.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,938 | $70,112 |
| Households | $45,938 | $66,011 |
| Married Families | $77,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,379 | $46,261 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
49
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 7.31% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 42.5% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 44.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.77%
Born in Upton
96.83%
Native Born
3.17%
Foreign Born
3.17%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.83% of Upton residents were born in the United States, with 65.77% having been born in Kentucky. 3.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 715 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 714 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 713 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 712 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 711 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 710 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 709 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 711 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 711 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 2020 | 706 | 17 | 2.47% |
| 2019 | 689 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 687 | 8 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 679 | 7 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 672 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 672 | -12 | -1.75% |
| 2014 | 684 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 682 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 679 | -10 | -1.45% |
| 2011 | 689 | -3 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 692 | 0 | 0% |