Upshur County, West Virginia Population 2022
Upshur County, West Virginia's estimated population is 23,588 with a growth rate of -0.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Upshur County, West Virginia is the 26th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 24,239 and has seen a growth of -2.69% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 7,292 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 8,023 | 731 | 10.02% |
| 1880 | 10,249 | 2,226 | 27.75% |
| 1890 | 12,714 | 2,465 | 24.05% |
| 1900 | 14,696 | 1,982 | 15.59% |
| 1910 | 16,629 | 1,933 | 13.15% |
| 1920 | 17,851 | 1,222 | 7.35% |
| 1930 | 17,944 | 93 | 0.52% |
| 1940 | 18,360 | 416 | 2.32% |
| 1950 | 19,242 | 882 | 4.80% |
| 1960 | 18,292 | -950 | -4.94% |
| 1970 | 19,092 | 800 | 4.37% |
| 1980 | 23,427 | 4,335 | 22.71% |
| 1990 | 22,867 | -560 | -2.39% |
| 2010 | 24,239 | 1,372 | 6.00% |
| 2011 | 24,270 | 31 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 24,441 | 171 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 24,601 | 160 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 24,662 | 61 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 24,727 | 65 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 24,680 | -47 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 24,555 | -125 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 24,372 | -183 | -0.75% |
| 2019 | 24,176 | -196 | -0.80% |
| 2020 | 23,980 | -196 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 23,784 | -196 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 23,588 | -196 | -0.82% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,330 | 95.42% |
| Black or African American | 510 | 2.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.11% |
| Some Other Race | 34 | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 520 | 2.13% |
Upshur County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,592 | 2.42 | 76.1 |
| Married | 4,211 | 2.99 | 88.7 |
| Male | 633 | 2.91 | 71.1 |
| Female | 1,225 | 3.58 | 59.6 |
| Non Family | 3,523 | 1.24 | 67.6 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 864 | 5.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,378 | 8.20% |
| High School Graduate | 8,574 | 51.01% |
| Some College | 2,244 | 13.35% |
| Associates Degree | 1,028 | 6.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,676 | 9.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,043 | 6.21% |
Upshur County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 153 | 123 | 69 |
| Black | 214 | 214 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 467 | 386 | 83 |
| White | 16,045 | 13,914 | 2,559 |
| Other Race | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 77.78%.
$32,696
Average Earnings
$40,457
Average Male
$29,921
Average Female
Upshur County, West Virginia Language by Age
Upshur County, West Virginia Language
98.96% of Upshur County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.47% of the population.
Upshur County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 27 | 14 | 51.85% |
| White | 22,075 | 4,370 | 19.80% |
| Multiple | 485 | 96 | 19.79% |
| Black | 338 | 66 | 19.53% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 263 | 31 | 11.79% |
19.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.96%
Male Poverty Rate
22.30%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Upshur County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upshur County, West Virginia is Native, with 51.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upshur County, West Virginia is Hispanic, with 11.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.96%.
Upshur County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Upshur County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
Upshur County, West Virginia 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 45-54.
Upshur County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,622 | 8.75% |
| Black | 52 | 13.23% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 6.30% |
Upshur County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
5.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
77.87%
Born in Upshur County, West Virginia
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
0.04%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.45% of Upshur County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 77.87% having been born in West Virginia. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
- 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