Georgia

Upson

27,700
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Upson

Upson, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 7,013. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 27,700.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Thomaston (Upson County GA 1864), Wilson's Raid — Thomaston, Georgia, and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202027,700
201027,153
200027,597
199026,300
198025,998
197023,505
196023,800
195025,078
194025,064
193019,509
192014,786
191012,757
190013,670
189012,188
188012,400
18709,430
18609,910
18509,424
18409,408
18307,013
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Upson

Military engagements that took place in Upson, Georgia.

Skirmish at Thomaston (Upson County GA 1864)
1864
Wilson's Raid — Thomaston, Georgia
1865

Historic places in Upson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Upson, Georgia.

Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge
Thomaston
Upson County County Courthouse
Thomaston
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Frequently asked about Upson

When does Upson first appear in the US census?
Upson, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 7,013.
What is the population of Upson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Upson had a recorded population of 27,700.
Were any battles fought in Upson?
2 documented military engagements took place in Upson, including Skirmish at Thomaston (Upson County GA 1864), Wilson's Raid — Thomaston, Georgia.
How many historic places are in Upson?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Upson, Georgia.
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