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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Upshur County

West Virginia · 23,404 residents · 354.638 sq mi
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Upshur County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,973. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,300. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

23,404
+2%since 1990
from 22,867 in 1990
1990 – 2025
66 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 64 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+12%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$26,973
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,739 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,559
+55%since 1990
from $8,748 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$362
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
76.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
23.3% rent
2.5
−4%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(22,653)
Black0.5%(107)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(85)
Asian0.2%(39)
Diversity Score3.2%(739)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(22,876)
Black0.6%(143)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(137)
Asian0.3%(71)
Diversity Score3.7%(875)
4
+16%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−13%since 1990
from 21.0 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 Upshur County, West Virginia?

Upshur County, West Virginia has about 23,404 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Upshur County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Upshur County, West Virginia earns about $26,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upshur County, West Virginia expensive?

In Upshur County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $66,300, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Upshur County, West Virginia?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Upshur County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upshur County, West Virginia?

About 20.0% of people in Upshur County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Upshur County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Upshur County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 537 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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