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Upshur County, Texas
Upshur County, Texas. Upshur County had 44,410 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.6% since 2020, in line with Texas (+8.8%). It holds 8 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 48459.
Upshur County is one of the 4 counties of the Longview, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,410
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 40,892 · ACS 2020-2024: 42,567
Median household income
$66,208
±$4,679 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$167,800
±$9,946 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$995
±$88 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Upshur County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 40,892 residents in Upshur County. The Census Bureau estimates 44,410 for July 1, 2025, up 8.6% since 2020, in line with Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 42,567 over 583 square miles of land.
| Measure | Upshur County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 42,567 | 30,188,424 | +1,549 |
| Households | 15,583±300 | 10,992,816 | +1,475 |
| Average household size | 2.70±0.05 | 2.69 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 17,519±98 | 12,128,515 | +464 |
Upshur County's population since 2000
From 35,291 in 2000 to 44,410 in 2025: up 25.8%. 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 Upshur County?
Upshur County holds 8 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Gilmer with 5,287 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Gilmer | 4,843 | $44,316 |
|---|---|---|
| Gladewater | 6,134 | $58,810 |
| Big Sandy | 1,231 | $41,467 |
| Ore City | 1,108 | $72,721 |
| East Mountain | 899 | $64,375 |
| Union GroveGEOID 4874312 | 441 | $250,000 or more |
| Warren CityGEOID 4876576 | 319 | $99,375 |
| Clarksville City | 780 | $66,591 |
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 Upshur County?
The median resident of Upshur County is 40.6 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.4%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Upshur County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6±0.7 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5%±0.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.4% | 39.7% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.2%±0.5 pts | 39.1% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.2%±0.6 pts | 11.9% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.4%±1.3 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8%±1.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 20.0%±1.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.8%±1.6 pts | 17.1% | −2.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.3%±1.5 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.2%±2.1 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Upshur County earn?
Half of Upshur County's 15,583 households earn less than $66,208 a year (±$4,679), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $64,195 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Upshur County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,208±$4,679 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,795±$5,264 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,097±$2,077 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4%±2.0 pts | 13.8% | −3.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6%±3.8 pts | 18.7% | −6.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3%±2.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8%±1.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Upshur County?
Owners occupy 80.7% of Upshur County's occupied homes and renters 19.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $167,800 by its owner (±$9,946). The median renter pays $995 a month including utilities, and 37.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Upshur County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $167,800±$9,946 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $995±$88 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.4%±7.9 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,483±$84 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.7%±2.2 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,519±98 | 12,128,515 | +464 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.5%±4.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.1%±3.2 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.4%±2.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.4%±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Upshur County building?
Builders took permits for 26 new housing units across Upshur County in 2025 (22 single-family), 0.6 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 Upshur County get to work?
79.4% of Upshur County's workers drive alone and 7.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Upshur County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.6%±1.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±1.5 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4%±2.4 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.5%±2.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.8%±1.8 pts | 14.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.2 min±2.3 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
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 Upshur County's census tracts?
Upshur County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $44,756 (Tract 9504) to $85,556 (Tract 9501.02).
| Tract 9501.0148459950101 | 4,106±514 | $69,479 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0248459950102 | 5,270±736 | $85,556 |
| Tract 950248459950200 | 4,211±465 | $68,873 |
| Tract 9503.0148459950301 | 4,344±572 | $49,579 |
| Tract 9503.0248459950302 | 5,038±744 | $69,250 |
| Tract 950448459950400 | 4,525±259 | $44,756 |
| Tract 9505.0148459950501 | 2,748±390 | $64,474 |
| Tract 9505.0248459950502 | 2,697±436 | $49,965 |
| Tract 950648459950600 | 4,198±375 | $72,050 |
| Tract 950748459950700 | 5,430±740 | $66,902 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Upshur County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 79th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 50th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 61st of 254 |
| Median household income | 114th of 253 |
| Median home value | 129th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 105th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 151st of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 158th of 252 |
| Median age | 106th of 254 |
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 Upshur 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.