Upton County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Upton County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Upton County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Upton County, Texas. The estimated population of Upton County, Texas is 3,340 people, with a median age of 39.4.

We can look at the total population in Upton County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,340
 -8.52% -6.57%
2020
3,651
 -0.22% -
2019
3,659
+0.69%
-
2018
3,634
+1.65%
-
2017
3,575
 - -

Population of Upton County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
38.9%
43%
 -9.53%
Black/African American
3.8%
6.7%
 -43.28%
Native
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Hispanic
56.3%
49.7%
 +13.28%
Asian
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Upton County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.4 +1.29% 41 +3.54% 37.8 +2.16%
2020 38.9 -1.77% 39.6 0% 37 -6.8%
2019 39.6 +6.45% 39.6 +3.66% 39.7 +12.46%
2018 37.2 +10.39% 38.2 +2.96% 35.3 +13.14%
2017 33.7 - 37.1 - 31.2 -

The median age of Upton County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 302 -25.68% 316 -67.67% 225 142
10 to 19 225 4.56% 322 +19.68% 225 359
20 to 29 189 -13.9% 244 -38.93% 158 144
30 to 39 262 -13.74% 220 +18.8% 210 264
40 to 49 229 +12.18% 185 -19.54% 250 145
50 to 59 237 -6.76% 208 +13.04% 218 225
60 to 69 152 +47.68% 157 +46.48% 229 236
70+ 151 -3.83% 176 1.45% 137 173

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Upton County, Texas is $58,333.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Upton County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,563.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,271.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,932.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Upton County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Upton County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Upton County, Texas is currently $65,961.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.20% of households in Upton County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Upton County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.07%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Upton County is $26,817.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Upton County by the total population of Upton County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Upton County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Upton County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.14%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Upton County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Upton County over the age of 16 is 2,602.

Of those people, a total of 57.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Upton County is 54.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 213 17.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 163 82.80% 37.80%
25 to 29 years 139 75.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 203 85.20% 0.60%
35 to 44 years 494 73.70% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 418 67.90% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 197 84.80% 7.20%
60 to 64 years 280 46.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 256 28.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 239 13.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Upton County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,118 65.00% 2.80%
Black or African American 81 40.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 81.30% 0.00%
Asian 17 47.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,292 54.30% 8.30%
Two or more races 78 24.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,472 52.50% 7.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,014 66.60% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Upton County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Upton County is 1,424, with median earnings of $44,932.00.

Women in Upton County, Texas earning approximately 50.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,424 $44,932.00
Male 824 $55,781.00
Female 600 $28,152.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 218 $58,529.00
Business and Financial 14 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $46,343.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $66,058.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 71 $51,302.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 38 $27,065.00
Healthcare Support 35 $16,607.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $70,833.00
Food Preparation and Serving 81 $9,145.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $26,125.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00
Sales 83 $21,767.00
Office and Administrative Support 201 $35,740.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 174 $49,268.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 98 $111,250.00
Production 67 $42,557.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $44,519.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 182 $59,485.00 36 $24,722.00
Business and Financial 9 $0.00 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $46,343.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 13 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 71 $51,302.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 38 $27,065.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 35 $16,607.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 58 $72,083.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 81 $9,145.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 19 $25,313.00 24 $26,667.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Sales 25 $50,750.00 58 $20,690.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $0.00 193 $35,640.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 174 $49,268.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 98 $111,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 58 $43,068.00 9 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 73 $53,393.00 10 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,422 households in Upton County, with an average household size of 2.31 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 955 families in Upton County with an average family size of 2.83 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 723 64 168 467
Average Household Size 2.87 2.11 3.24 1.13
Total Families 723 64 168 0
Average Household Size 2.86 2.06 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 955 families in Upton County, 13.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Upton County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,720 housing units in Upton County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,422 82.67%
Vacant 298 17.33%

16.28% of the total 1,720 housing units in Upton County are rental units. This is approximately 280 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,024 are occupied by the owner - or 59.53% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Upton County is $609.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Upton County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    118
  • Less than $500
    66
  • $500 to $999
    140
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    67
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Upton County is $86,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Upton County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    268
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    343
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    226
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    105
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    37
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    45
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Upton County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Upton County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    177
  • 1940 to 1949
    174
  • 1950 to 1959
    494
  • 1960 to 1969
    80
  • 1970 to 1979
    174
  • 1980 to 1989
    258
  • 1990 to 1999
    150
  • 2000 to 2009
    52
  • 2010 to 2013
    154
  • 2014 or later
    7

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Upton County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    113
  • 1 vehicle available
    400
  • 2 vehicles available
    462
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    447

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Upton County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Upton County that commute to work in a particular way.

23.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Upton County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    362
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    288
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    68
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    29
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    141
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    7
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    107
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    7
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    19
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    48
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    169
  • 90 or more minutes
    76

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Upton County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Upton County, Texas

We have data for 4 places in Upton County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.