Upshur County Summary

Life in Upshur County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Upshur County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Upshur County:

  • The population in Upshur County is 41,261.

  • The median home value in Upshur County is $234,008.

  • The median income in Upshur County is $60,456.

  • The median rent in Upshur County is $958.

  • The unemployment rate in Upshur County is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Upshur County is 14.6%.

  • The average high in Upshur County is 81.1° and there are 114.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Upshur County

List Of Cities & Towns in Upshur County

Gladewater, TX Population 6,166

Gilmer, TX Population 4,892

Big Sandy, TX Population 1,458

Clarksville City, TX Population 1,009

Ore City, TX Population 929

East Mountain, TX Population 918

Union Grove, TX Population 844

Warren City, TX Population 378

Map Of Upshur County

Upshur County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Upshur County is 81.1°.

  • There are 75.58 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 114.8 inches of rain each year with 0.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:55 hours of sun each day in Upshur County.

StatUpshur County
Mean High81.1
Nice Days75.58
Rainfall114.8
Snowfall0.6
Sunny_hours5:55
81.1°
Average High
114.8
Inches of Rain

Upshur County Photos

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Upshur County Demographics

Population over time in Upshur County

The current population in Upshur County is 41,261. The population has decreased -0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 40,781 -1.5%
2021 41,386 0.9%
2020 41,018 -

Gender in Upshur County

  • Upshur County is 50.3% female with 20,747 female residents.

  • Upshur County is 49.7% male with 20,514 male residents.

Female
50.3% (20,747)
Male
49.7% (20,514)
Gender Upshur County TX USA
Female 50.3% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Upshur County

Upshur County is:

  • 79.1% White with 32,638 White residents.

  • 7.5% African American with 3,091 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 47 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 213 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 25 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 66 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 1,347 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.3% Hispanic with 3,834 Hispanic residents.

White
79.1% (32,638)
African American
7.5% (3,091)
American Indian
0.1% (47)
Asian
0.5% (213)
Hawaiian
0.1% (25)
Other
0.2% (66)
Two Or More
3.3% (1,347)
Hispanic
9.3% (3,834)

Table: Upshur County By Race

Race Upshur County TX USA
White 79.1% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 7.5% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.3% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Upshur County, Texas

  • 5.0% of households in Upshur County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.4% of households in Upshur County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Upshur County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Upshur County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Upshur County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Upshur County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Upshur County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Upshur County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Upshur County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Upshur County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.0% (2,048)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.4% (2,646)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.2% (3,787)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.0% (3,712)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.7% (5,228)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (7,321)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (4,939)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.1% (6,631)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (2,894)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (2,050)
Income Upshur County TX USA
Less than $10,000 5.0% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.4% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.2% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.0% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.1% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Upshur County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Upshur County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Upshur County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Upshur County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Upshur County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Upshur County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Upshur County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Upshur County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Upshur County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Upshur County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,650)
9-12th Grade
9% (3,713)
High School / GED
33% (13,616)
Some College
27% (11,140)
Associate's Degree
10% (4,126)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (4,951)
Master's Degree
4% (1,650)
Professional Degree
1% (412)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Upshur County TX USA
< 9th Grade 4% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 33% 24% 26%
Some College 27% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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