Upshur County, WV — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
23,758
Male
11,903
50.1%
Female
11,855
49.9%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
0.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher12.0%
High School or Higher47.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.1%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.0%
Married
39.3%
Upshur County, WV has a population of 23,758 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.0 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 92.8% of the population. 12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.8% of residents are foreign-born.