West Virginia

Upshur

23,816
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Upshur

Upshur, West Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 7,292. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 23,816.

Its recorded population peaked at 24,254 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Rich Mountain, Skirmish at Buckhannon, Battle of Rich Mountain Jul 11 1861, and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202023,816
201024,254
200023,404
199022,867
198023,427
197019,092
196018,292
195019,242
194018,360
193017,944
192017,851
191016,629
190014,696
189012,714
188010,249
18708,023
18607,292
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Upshur

Military engagements that took place in Upshur, West Virginia.

Battle of Rich Mountain
1861
Skirmish at Buckhannon
1861
Battle of Rich Mountain Jul 11 1861
1861
First Occupation of Buckhannon
1861
Jones-Imboden Raid — Buckhannon Fight (April 1863)
1863
Jones-Imboden Raid: Skirmish at Buckhannon
1863

Historic places in Upshur

National Register of Historic Places listings in Upshur, West Virginia.

Buckhannon Central Residential Historical District
Buckhannon
Downtown Buckhannon Historic District
Buckhannon
Fidler's Mill
Arlington
Agnes Howard Hall
Buckhannon
Southern Methodist Church Building
Buckhannon
Post, William, Mansion
Buckhannon
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Frequently asked about Upshur

When does Upshur first appear in the US census?
Upshur, West Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 7,292.
What is the population of Upshur?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Upshur had a recorded population of 23,816.
When did Upshur's population peak?
Upshur's recorded population peaked at 24,254 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Upshur?
6 documented military engagements took place in Upshur, including Battle of Rich Mountain, Skirmish at Buckhannon, Battle of Rich Mountain Jul 11 1861.
How many historic places are in Upshur?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Upshur, West Virginia.
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