The Town FilesUpshur County, Texas
42,567 people. The median home is worth $167,800 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $66,208.
Towns in Upshur County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer | 4,843 | $166,700 | $44,316 | 36.1 |
| Big Sandy | 1,231 | $123,100 | $41,467 | 32.4 |
| Ore City | 1,108 | $112,500 | $72,721 | 33.4 |
| East Mountain | 899 | $196,900 | $64,375 | 40.5 |
People and housing
| Upshur County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $995 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $66,208 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 40.6 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
7,753 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,879 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 526 storm events in Upshur County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Upshur County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).