Upshur County's 2026 population is estimated at 45,300, reflecting a 1.4% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Upshur County is the 77th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 39,372 and has grown 15.06% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 39.6 years
There are 32,429 adults, (7,863 of whom are seniors) in Upshur County.
Female: 21,434 (50.4%)
Male: 21,133 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Upshur County includes 79.27% White, 7.17% Black or African American, 3.16% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,744 | 79.27% |
| Two or more races | 4,074 | 9.57% |
| Black or African American | 3,052 | 7.17% |
| Other race | 1,344 | 3.16% |
| Asian | 251 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 87 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.04% |
Upshur County 's average per capita income is $43,676. Household income levels show a median of $66,208. The poverty rate stands at 12.36%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,795 | - |
| Families | $79,014 | $97,152 |
| Households | $66,208 | $85,795 |
| Non Families | $32,415 | $53,771 |
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