Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Upton, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

606

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.8%532

Hispanic/Latino

7.3%44

Two or More

2.6%16

Other

1.7%10

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%34

High School Diploma

26.3%111

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%26

Some College (1+ yr)

7.8%33

Associate's Degree

16.6%70

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%84

Master's Degree

0.9%4

Professional Degree

0.9%4

HS or Higher

86.7%

BA or Higher

21.8%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$156,500

Median Renti

$799

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.9%184

Renter-Occupied

33.1%91

Total Units

343

Homeownership

66.9%

Vacancy Rate

19.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

12%22

$50K–$100K

16.3%30

$100K–$150K

17.9%33

$150K–$200K

24.5%45

$200K–$300K

23.9%44

$300K–$500K

5.4%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2%7

2000–2009

19.8%68

1990–1999

5.8%20

1980–1989

7%24

1970–1979

10.8%37

1960–1969

9.9%34

1950–1959

10.8%37

1940–1949

4.4%15

1939 or earlier

29.4%101

Heating Fuel

Electricity

80%220

Bottled/LP Gas

10.9%30

Utility Gas

4.4%12

Wood

2.9%8

No Fuel

1.5%4

Fuel Oil

0.4%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,173

Mean Household Incomei

$61,759

Per Capita Incomei

$27,379

Poverty Ratei

17.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

290

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%6

$10K–$15K

1.5%4

$15K–$20K

4.4%12

$20K–$25K

9.1%25

$25K–$30K

0.7%2

$30K–$35K

3.3%9

$35K–$40K

21.1%58

$40K–$45K

11.3%31

$45K–$50K

3.3%9

$50K–$60K

5.8%16

$60K–$75K

9.5%26

$75K–$100K

8.7%24

$100K–$125K

9.1%25

$125K–$150K

2.5%7

$150K–$200K

7.6%21

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

193.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

286

Avg. Commutei

30 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

290

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

38(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured