Upson County, Georgia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Upson County, GA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Upson County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,029 | 10,939,918 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 85.5 | 184.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.76% | 1.01% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.9 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,595 | 4,074,039 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Upson County grew by 1.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 28,029 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Upson County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.6% of residents. That is 1.0 points above Georgia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,767 20.6% -2.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,425 19.4% -3.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,061 21.6% +1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,079 18.1% +3.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Georgia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.3% of the people living in Upson County and men 47.7%.
- Women 52.3% Georgia 51.2%
- Men 47.7% Georgia 48.8%
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Economy
Upson County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Upson County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,435 | $77,523 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.48% | 5.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Upson County is about 30% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Upson County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $186,684 | $256,986 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $849 | $1,392 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.3% | 65.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Upson County is about 18.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $849 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Upson County spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 158 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Upson County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.9 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.8 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 158 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,889 | $6,109 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,440 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 634 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Georgia:
Chattahoochee County (8.6 min), Ben Hill County (12.7 min), Tift County (15.8 min).
Slowest:
Talbot County (40.8 min), McIntosh County (37.7 min), Paulding County (36.4 min).
The average commute time in Upson County is 19 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Upson County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Upson County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Georgia:
Oconee County (0.4), Fulton County (0.4), Forsyth County (0.4).
Lowest:
Quitman County (0.1), Hancock County (0.1), Taliaferro County (0.1).
Health
Upson County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Upson County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.1 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.5% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.3% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Georgia:
Forsyth County (0.8), Oconee County (0.8), Fayette County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clinch County (0.7), Clay County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Upson County, Georgia.
What is the population of Upson County, Georgia?
About 28,029 people live in Upson County, Georgia, in 10,595 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 40.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
How densely populated is Upson County, Georgia?
Averaged over its land area, Upson County, Georgia has 86 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Is Upson County, Georgia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.4 times the median household income ($186,684 against $54,435), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $849 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Upson County, Georgia?
Unemployment in Upson County, Georgia is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Upson County, Georgia have a college degree?
14.1% of adults in Upson County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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