West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,712 (100%) |
| Population Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,338 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,013 |
| Median Home Value | $170,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,281 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,714 (68.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,843 (16.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,724 (15.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 9,557 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Family Households | 6,116 (64.0%) |
The table below compares Upshur County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 25 | 56th |
| Population Density | # 21 | 63rd |
| Median Household Income | # 31 | 46th |
| Per Capita Income | # 34 | 41st |
| Diversity Index | # 23 | 59th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
