Upshur County, Texas
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 35,291 people, 13,290 households, and 10,033 families residing in the county. The population density
was 60 people per square mile (23/km²). There were 14,930 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 85.70% White, 10.15% Black or African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.10% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. 3.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 13,290 households out of which 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.70% were married couples
living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.50% were non-families. 21.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.00% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,347, and the median income for a family was $38,857. Males had a median income of $31,216 versus $20,528 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,358. 14.90% of the population and 12.30% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.60% of those under the age of 18 and 14.00% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Census
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of 2000, there were 35,291 people, 13,290 households, and 10,033 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 60 people per square mile (23/km²). There were 14,930 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 85.70% White, 10.15% Black or African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.10% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. 3.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 13,290 households out of which 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.70% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.50% were non-families. 21.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.00% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,347, and the median income for a family was $38,857. Males had a median income of $31,216 versus $20,528 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,358. 14.90% of the population and 12.30% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.60% of those under the age of 18 and 14.00% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and Towns
- Bettie
- Big SandyBig Sandy, TexasBig Sandy is a town in Upshur County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town's population was 1,288. A lake of the same name is cut nearly in half by U.S. Highway 80, the main thoroughfare of Big Sandy....
- DianaDiana, TexasDiana is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, Texas, United States. The community is North of Longview and South of Ore City on highway 259....
(unincorporated) - East MountainEast Mountain, TexasEast Mountain is a city in Upshur and Gregg County, Texas, United States. The population was 580 at the 2000 census.-Geography:East Mountain is located at ....
- EnochEnoch, TexasEnoch is an unincorporated community in Upshur County, Texas, United States.Enoch was established by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Samuel O. Bennion's organization of the Enoch Branch in 1911. The first Latter-day Saint settlers had arrived in 1906. In 1908 a...
(unincorporated) - GilmerGilmer, TexasGilmer is also the name of a county in West Virginia.Gilmer is a town in and the county seat of Upshur County, Texas, United States. It is best known for being the birthplace of popular music singer Johnny Mathis. The population was 4,799 at the 2000 census...
- GladewaterGladewater, TexasGladewater is a city in Gregg and Upshur Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 6,228 at the 2010 census. U.S. Highway 80 traverses the city....
(mostly in Gregg County) - Harmony
- Ore CityOre City, TexasOre City is a city in Upshur County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,144 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Ore City is located at . It is situated approximately 13 miles northeast of Gilmer at the junction of U.S...
- Pritchett (unincorporated)
- SimpsonvilleSimpsonville, TexasSimpsonville is a small unincorporated town in northwestern Upshur County, Texas, United States. Originally named Chelsea when founded in the 1850s, the town name was changed to Simpsonville on April 22, 1858, in honor of an early settler...
- Union GroveUnion Grove, TexasUnion Grove is a city in Upshur County, Texas, United States. The population was 346 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Union Grove is located at ....
- Warren CityWarren City, TexasWarren City is a city in Gregg and Upshur Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 343 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Warren City is located at , mostly in Gregg County....
(mostly in Gregg County) - Latch (unincorporated)
Education
The following school districts serve Upshur County:- Big Sandy ISDBig Sandy Independent School District (Upshur County, Texas)Big Sandy Independent School District is a public school district based in Big Sandy, Texas .The district is located in southwestern Upshur County and extends into a small portion of Wood County....
(partly in Wood County) - Gilmer ISDGilmer Independent School DistrictGilmer Independent School District is a public school district based in Gilmer, Texas .The district is located in central Upshur County and extends into a small portion of southern Camp County....
(small portion in Camp County) - Gladewater ISDGladewater Independent School DistrictGladewater Independent School District is a public school district based in Gladewater, Texas . In addition to Gladewater, the district serves Clarksville City and Warren City in northwestern Gregg County, parts of Upshur County, and northeastern Smith County.In 2009, the school district was rated...
(mostly in Gregg County, partly in Smith County) - Harmony ISDHarmony Independent School DistrictHarmony Independent School District is a public school district that serves west central Upshur County, Texas , and a small portion of eastern Wood County.In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency....
(partly in Wood County) - New Diana ISDNew Diana Independent School DistrictNew Diana Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Diana, Texas .The district is located in eastern Upshur County and extends into a small portion of northwestern Harrison County....
(small portion in Harrison County) - Ore City ISDOre City Independent School DistrictOre City Independent School District is a public school district based in Ore City, Texas .Located in northeastern Upshur County, the district extends into small portions of Marion and Harrison counties....
(small portion in Harrison, Marion counties) - Pittsburg ISDPittsburg Independent School DistrictPittsburg Independent School District is a public school district based in Pittsburg, Texas .In addition to Pittsburg, the district serves the town of Rocky Mound as well as all of Camp County with the exception of a very small area that lies in the Gilmer Independent School District...
(mostly in Camp County, small portion in Wood County) - Union Grove ISDUnion Grove Independent School DistrictUnion Grove Independent School District is a public school district based in Union Grove, Texas .Union Grove ISD has Two campuses - Union Grove High and Junior High , and Union Grove Elementary ....
- Union Hill ISDUnion Hill Independent School DistrictUnion Hill Independent School District is a public school district that serves northwestern Upshur County, Texas , and a small portion of northeastern Wood County....
(mostly in Upshur County,partly in Wood County)
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Upshur County, Texas