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Upson County, Georgia
Upson County, Georgia. Upson County had 28,500 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 7 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 13293.
Upson County is the county of the Thomaston, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
28,500
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,700 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,029
Median household income
$55,429
±$8,777 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$168,700
±$8,353 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$849
±$34 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Upson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 27,700 residents in Upson County. The Census Bureau estimates 28,500 for July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 28,029 over 323 square miles of land.
| Measure | Upson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,029 | 10,940,407 | +1,793 |
| Households | 10,595±328 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.61±0.08 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,434±25 | 4,541,835 | +279 |
Upson County's population since 2000
From 27,597 in 2000 to 28,500 in 2025: up 3.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Upson County?
Upson County holds 7 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Thomaston with 9,852 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Thomaston | 9,816 | $38,917 |
|---|---|---|
| Hannahs Mill | 3,121 | $69,850 |
| Sunset VillageGEOID 1374768 | 921 | $71,574 |
| Lincoln ParkGEOID 1346524 | 817 | $48,179 |
| Yatesville | 394 | $64,783 |
| SalemGEOID 1368129 | 307 | not published |
| The RockGEOID 1376112 | 179 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Upson County?
The median resident of Upson County is 41.1 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.8%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Upson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±1.6 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8%±0.3 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±0.3 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% | 11.0% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.4%±0.3 pts | 49.1% | −0.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.8%±1.6 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±1.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6%±1.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±1.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.3%±1.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.4%±2.3 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.7%±2.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5%±2.5 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±1.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Upson County earn?
Half of Upson County's 10,595 households earn less than $55,429 a year (±$8,777), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $46,323 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Upson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,429±$8,777 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,039±$7,717 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,521±$2,732 | $40,924 | +$4,757 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.3%±3.3 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.9%±8.4 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.7%±3.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.5%±2.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Upson County?
Owners occupy 61.0% of Upson County's occupied homes and renters 39.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $168,700 by its owner (±$8,353). The median renter pays $849 a month including utilities, and 46.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Upson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,700±$8,353 | $303,300 | +$53,876 |
| Median gross rent | $849±$34 | $1,393 | +$63 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.8%±7.8 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,301±$127 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.0%±4.0 pts | 65.7% | −6.6 pts |
| Housing units | 12,434±25 | 4,541,835 | +279 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0%±2.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.3%±4.0 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.4%±2.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.2%±2.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Upson County building?
Builders took permits for 127 new housing units across Upson County in 2025 (127 single-family), 4.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Upson County get to work?
85.8% of Upson County's workers drive alone and 3.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Upson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.7%±2.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.8 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.8%±2.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±2.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±1.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.1%±1.2 pts | 15.9% | +2.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min±1.9 | 28.3 min | +3.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Upson County's census tracts?
Upson County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,538 (Tract 105) to $77,713 (Tract 102.02).
| Tract 10113293010100 | 2,951±336 | $58,438 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.0113293010201 | 5,031±740 | $54,509 |
| Tract 102.0213293010202 | 2,460±357 | $77,713 |
| Tract 10313293010300 | 3,578±373 | $74,563 |
| Tract 104.0113293010401 | 1,996±427 | $58,375 |
| Tract 104.0213293010402 | 4,879±547 | $64,583 |
| Tract 10513293010500 | 5,555±721 | $24,538 |
| Tract 10613293010600 | 1,579±207 | $62,330 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Upson County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 69th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 86th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 64th of 159 |
| Median household income | 92nd of 159 |
| Median home value | 82nd of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 88th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 104th of 159 |
| Median age | 57th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Upson County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.