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Upton

Kentucky · 702 residents (2025 est.) · 1.358 sq mi
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Upton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,173. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,500. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
606
−7%since 2000
from 654 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−10%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:702 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4606438261K1K1990201020202024Upton
2024606
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,173
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,379
+97%since 2000
from $13,886 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−16%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+65%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(631)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(532)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(30)
Diversity Score27.7%(168)
Diversity Score
28
+794%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−43.3 ptssince 2013
from 50.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upton, Kentucky?

Upton, Kentucky has about 606 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Upton, Kentucky earns about $43,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upton, Kentucky expensive?

In Upton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $156,500, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Upton, Kentucky?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Upton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upton, Kentucky?

About 17.5% of people in Upton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Upton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Upton, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 105 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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