Upshur County, West Virginia
Total Population: 23,758
County Seat: Buckhannon
Median Home Value
$160,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$51,859
Across all households
Median Age
42 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.8%
65 Years and Over
21.3%
Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.5%
No Health Insurance
7.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$51,859
Mean Household Income
$72,482
Per Capita Income
$30,616
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.8%
In Labor Force (19–64)
67.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$160,700
Median Rent
$799/mo
Total Housing Units
11,237
Owner-Occupied
79.7%
Renter-Occupied
20.3%
Vacancy Rate
14.7%
Married Couple Households
45.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.8%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.2%
Female Householder, No Partner
27.0%
Average Household Size
2.34
Broadband Internet Access
83.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
6.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54097.