Upson County, Georgia Population 2022
Upson County, Georgia's estimated population is 26,725 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Upson County, Georgia is the 70th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 27,054 and has seen a growth of -1.22% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 7,013 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 9,408 | 2,395 | 34.15% |
| 1850 | 9,424 | 16 | 0.17% |
| 1860 | 9,910 | 486 | 5.16% |
| 1870 | 9,430 | -480 | -4.84% |
| 1880 | 12,400 | 2,970 | 31.50% |
| 1890 | 12,188 | -212 | -1.71% |
| 1900 | 13,670 | 1,482 | 12.16% |
| 1910 | 12,757 | -913 | -6.68% |
| 1920 | 14,786 | 2,029 | 15.90% |
| 1930 | 19,509 | 4,723 | 31.94% |
| 1940 | 25,064 | 5,555 | 28.47% |
| 1950 | 25,078 | 14 | 0.06% |
| 1960 | 23,800 | -1,278 | -5.10% |
| 1970 | 23,505 | -295 | -1.24% |
| 1980 | 25,998 | 2,493 | 10.61% |
| 1990 | 26,300 | 302 | 1.16% |
| 2010 | 27,054 | 754 | 2.87% |
| 2011 | 26,920 | -134 | -0.50% |
| 2012 | 26,562 | -358 | -1.33% |
| 2013 | 26,421 | -141 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 26,161 | -260 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 26,231 | 70 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 26,245 | 14 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 26,201 | -44 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 26,185 | -16 | -0.06% |
| 2019 | 26,320 | 135 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 26,455 | 135 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 26,590 | 135 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 26,725 | 135 | 0.51% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,905 | 68.00% |
| Black or African American | 7,285 | 27.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 164 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 105 | 0.40% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 201 | 0.76% |
| Some Other Race | 275 | 1.04% |
| Two or More Races | 394 | 1.50% |
Upson County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,399 | 2.48 | 65.2 |
| Married | 4,092 | 3.22 | 84.2 |
| Male | 479 | 4.57 | 26.9 |
| Female | 1,397 | 3.75 | 38.5 |
| Non Family | 4,431 | 1.17 | 60.2 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,067 | 5.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,109 | 11.48% |
| High School Graduate | 6,835 | 37.22% |
| Some College | 4,104 | 22.35% |
| Associates Degree | 1,751 | 9.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,591 | 8.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 909 | 4.95% |
Upson County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 59 | 59 | 39 |
| Islander | 201 | 176 | 34 |
| White | 12,718 | 11,191 | 2,059 |
| 2+ Races | 187 | 172 | 23 |
| Black | 4,775 | 3,409 | 345 |
| Native American | 96 | 48 | |
| Hispanic | 362 | 135 | |
| Other Race | 216 | 69 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.10%.
$34,055
Average Earnings
$42,512
Average Male
$28,498
Average Female
Upson County, Georgia Language by Age
Upson County, Georgia Language
97.21% of Upson County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 2.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
Upson County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 201 | 176 | 87.56% |
| Black | 7,098 | 2,439 | 34.36% |
| Multiple | 386 | 72 | 18.65% |
| White | 16,977 | 2,421 | 14.26% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 610 | 85 | 13.93% |
20.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.33%
Male Poverty Rate
23.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Upson County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upson County, Georgia is Islander, with 87.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upson County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 13.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.05%.
Upson County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Upson County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Upson County, Georgia Marriage
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.
Upson County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,340 | 9.46% |
| Black | 260 | 4.87% |
| Native American | 36 | 37.50% |
| Asian | 4 | 5.88% |
| Islander | 17 | 8.46% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2.53% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 4.17% |
Upson County, Georgia Veterans by Education
13.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.70%
Born in Upson County, Georgia
97.55%
Native Born
2.45%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
0.88%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.55% of Upson County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 80.70% having been born in Georgia. 1.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990