2023 ACS Census Data · Population 23,758
Upshur County is a small county in West Virginia with a population of 23,758. The median household income is $51,859, 20% below the national average. The poverty rate is 18.3%, median home value is $160,700, and 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 28% below the national average.
Population
23,758
2023 estimate
Rank #1702 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$51,859
Household
Rank #2571 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$160,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1806 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #2367 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
5% below West Virginia avg·20% below national avg
Poverty Rate
4% below West Virginia avg·22% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% above West Virginia avg·13% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$30,616
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
14% above West Virginia avg·23% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
5% above West Virginia avg·14% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above West Virginia avg·9% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
31% below West Virginia avg·1% below national avg
Housing Units
11,237
Households
9,588
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,147
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
7% below West Virginia avg·28% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above West Virginia avg·0% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.0%
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