Upson County, Georgia

Total Population: 27,856

County Seat: Thomaston

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Median Home Value

$149,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,904

Across all households

Median Age

41.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)66.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)26.5%
Two or More Races3.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

23.1%

65 Years and Over

18.4%

Male

47.7%

Female

52.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

11.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,904

Mean Household Income

$74,428

Per Capita Income

$29,772

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

23.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$149,500

Median Rent

$779/mo

Total Housing Units

12,373

Owner-Occupied

62.7%

Renter-Occupied

37.3%

Vacancy Rate

16.1%

Married Couple Households

43.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.5%

Average Household Size

2.64

Broadband Internet Access

83.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13293.