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World Population Review
Upshur County, West Virginia Population 2021
Upshur County, West Virginia's estimated population is 23,784 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 -1.88% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,784 | -196 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 23,980 | -196 | -0.81% |
| 2019 | 24,176 | -196 | -0.80% |
| 2018 | 24,372 | -183 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 24,555 | -125 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 24,680 | -47 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 24,727 | 65 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 24,662 | 61 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 24,601 | 160 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 24,441 | 171 | 0.70% |
| 2011 | 24,270 | 31 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 24,239 | 1,372 | 6.00% |
| 1990 | 22,867 | -560 | -2.39% |
| 1980 | 23,427 | 4,335 | 22.71% |
| 1970 | 19,092 | 800 | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 18,292 | -950 | -4.94% |
| 1950 | 19,242 | 882 | 4.80% |
| 1940 | 18,360 | 416 | 2.32% |
| 1930 | 17,944 | 93 | 0.52% |
| 1920 | 17,851 | 1,222 | 7.35% |
| 1910 | 16,629 | 1,933 | 13.15% |
| 1900 | 14,696 | 1,982 | 15.59% |
| 1890 | 12,714 | 2,465 | 24.05% |
| 1880 | 10,249 | 2,226 | 27.75% |
| 1870 | 8,023 | 731 | 10.02% |
| 1860 | 7,292 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.82%
County Website
State
Founded
March 26, 1851
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
24,239
Growth Since 2010
-1.88%
Upshur County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,741 | 96.89% |
| Black or African American | 500 | 2.04% |
| Two or More Races | 164 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race | 32 | 0.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 22 | 0.09% |
Upshur County, West Virginia Population by Race
Upshur County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Upshur County, West Virginia Population by Age
Upshur County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,713 | 2.39 | 73.7 |
| Married | 4,393 | 2.89 | 86.1 |
| Non Family | 3,356 | 1.18 | 64.9 |
| Female | 1,243 | 3.46 | 53.2 |
| Male | 721 | 3.12 | 74.1 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
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Upshur County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 798 | 4.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,632 | 9.82% |
| High School Graduate | 8,142 | 48.99% |
| Some College | 2,473 | 14.88% |
| Associates Degree | 774 | 4.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,588 | 9.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,213 | 7.30% |
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Upshur County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Upshur County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,333 | 13,979 | 2,754 |
| Hispanic | 122 | 79 | 8 |
| Black | 118 | 118 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 41 | 10 |
| Other Race | 29 | ||
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 6 |
| Asian | 15 |
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 33.33%.
Upshur County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,545
Average Earnings
$38,241
Average Male
$27,500
Average Female
Upshur County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Upshur County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Upshur County, West Virginia Language
98.80% of Upshur County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.52% of the population.
Upshur County, West Virginia Language
Upshur County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,375 | 4,600 | 20.56% |
| Black | 334 | 101 | 30.24% |
| Multiple | 139 | 61 | 43.88% |
| Native | 17 | 6 | 35.29% |
| Hispanic | 271 | 1 | 0.37% |
20.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.90%
Male Poverty Rate
23.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Upshur County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upshur County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 43.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upshur County, West Virginia is Hispanic, with 0.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.31%.
Upshur County, West Virginia Poverty
Upshur County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Upshur County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Upshur County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Upshur County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Upshur County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Upshur County, West Virginia Marital Status
Upshur County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Upshur County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,800 | 9.53% |
| Black | 20 | 5.76% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 8.00% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 3.51% |
Upshur County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Upshur County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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7.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
Upshur County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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53.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Upshur County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Upshur County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Upshur County, West Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.44%
Native Born
0.56%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.44% of Upshur County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 77.30% having been born in West Virginia. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Upshur County, West Virginia Place of Birth
- 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