Upshur County's 2026 population is estimated at 23,818, reflecting a 0.35% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Upshur County is the 26th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 24,242 and has grown -1.75% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 42.8 years
Male: 41.8 years
There are 18,915 adults, (5,172 of whom are seniors) in Upshur County.
Female: 11,804 (49.8%)
Male: 11,908 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Upshur County includes 92.06% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,830 | 92.06% |
| Two or more races | 1,253 | 5.28% |
| Black or African American | 317 | 1.34% |
| Other race | 209 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
Upshur County 's average per capita income is $43,660. Household income levels show a median of $54,338. The poverty rate stands at 19.24%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,695 | - |
| Families | $68,750 | $82,893 |
| Households | $54,338 | $71,843 |
| Non Families | $35,176 | $48,651 |
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