Unified School District · WV
Upshur County School District
Upshur County School District is a unified school district in West Virginia with a community population of 23,712. The median household income is $54,338 and the median age is 42.3.
23,712
Population
67
People / sq mi
$54,338
Median Income
42.3
Median Age
Upshur County School District covers 355 sq mi of land at 66.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$54,338
Median Household Income
$30,013
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$170,800
Median Home Value
$886
Median Rent
80.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.5%
High School+
18.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Upshur County School District serves a community with a population of 23,712 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in West Virginia.
The median household income in Upshur County School District is $54,338, with a per capita income of $30,013. The poverty rate is 14.7%.
Upshur County School District is 92.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 62.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Upshur County School District, 88.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Upshur County School District is $170,800, with a median rent of $886. The homeownership rate is 80.7%.
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Data for Upshur County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5401470).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.