Upshur County, Texas

Total Population: 41,864

County Seat: Gilmer

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Median Home Value

$171,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,794

Across all households

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)78.2%
Hispanic or Latino10.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.2%
Two or More Races3.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

24.0%

65 Years and Over

18.3%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.4%

No Health Insurance

13.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,794

Mean Household Income

$84,875

Per Capita Income

$32,748

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$171,200

Median Rent

$1,015/mo

Total Housing Units

17,444

Owner-Occupied

79.3%

Renter-Occupied

20.7%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Married Couple Households

52.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.0%

Average Household Size

2.69

Broadband Internet Access

87.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

17.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48459.