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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Upson County

Georgia · 27,597 residents · 323.467 sq mi
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Upson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,201. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

27,597
+5%since 1990
from 26,300 in 1990
1990 – 2025
85 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 81 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+7%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
26K27K27K28K28K1990201020202024Upson County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,201
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,747 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,053
+62%since 1990
from $10,554 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$414
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
69.8%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
30.2% rent
2.0
+12%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(18,884)
Black27.8%(7,305)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(78)
Asian0.3%(75)
Diversity Score51.3%(13,504)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(19,271)
Black27.8%(7,675)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(327)
Asian0.4%(102)
Diversity Score53.2%(14,684)
53
+4%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.7%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+5%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upson County, Georgia?

Upson County, Georgia has about 27,597 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Upson County, Georgia?

The typical household in Upson County, Georgia earns about $31,201 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upson County, Georgia expensive?

In Upson County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $63,100, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Upson County, Georgia?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Upson County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upson County, Georgia?

About 14.7% of people in Upson County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Upson County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Upson County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,297 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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