Upper township is located in Lawrence County Ohio. Upper township has a 2024 population of 13,791. Upper township is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -4.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,417 in 2020.
The average household income in Upper township is $58,462 with a poverty rate of 23.6%. The median age in Upper township is 40.9 years: 38.4 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Upper township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,217 | 92.88% |
| Two or more races | 649 | 4.56% |
| Black or African American | 229 | 1.61% |
| Other race | 118 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,853 | 2.36 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Non Family | 2,502 | 1.24 | 52 | 48 |
| Married | 2,076 | 3.2 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Female | 904 | 3.18 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Male | 371 | 3.3 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 733 | 7.42% |
| Associates Degree | 984 | 9.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 975 | 9.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 586 | 5.93% |
| High School Graduate | 4,342 | 43.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 293 | 2.97% |
| Some College | 1,967 | 19.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,405 | 8,407 | 1,458 |
| 2+ Races | 234 | 230 | 33 |
| Black | 167 | 161 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 68 | 36 |
| Other Race | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,988 | $37,384 | $32,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,000 | $47,422 | $55,781 |
| High School Graduate | $30,609 | $42,561 | $25,476 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,607 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,686 | $42,193 | $27,167 |
| Some College | $38,057 | $42,273 | $26,345 |
$34,686
Average Earnings
$42,193
Average Male
$27,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.91% of Upper township residents speak only English, while 0.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,887 | 3,104 | 24.09% |
| Multiple | 624 | 121 | 19.39% |
| Black | 208 | 49 | 23.56% |
| Hispanic | 144 | 12 | 8.33% |
23.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.68%
Male Poverty Rate
25.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upper township is White, with 24.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upper township is Hispanic, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.7% |
| High School | 24.66% |
| Some College | 16.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.79% |
| Female Employed | 12.26% |
| Male Employed | 10.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,528 | $62,743 |
| Households | $46,320 | $58,462 |
| Married Families | $68,618 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,809 | $46,992 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
783
Number of Veterans
703
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 312 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Second Gulf War | 91 |
| World War II | 74 |
| Korea | 36 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 323 |
| 75+ | 227 |
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 80 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 773 | 7.4% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 2.48% |
| Black | 1 | 0.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.98%
Born in Upper township
99.84%
Native Born
0.16%
Foreign Born
0.08%
Non Citizen
0.08%
Naturalized
99.84% of Upper township residents were born in the United States, with 54.98% having been born in Ohio. 0.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,191 | -120 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | 13,311 | -120 | -0.89% |
| 2027 | 13,431 | -120 | -0.89% |
| 2026 | 13,551 | -120 | -0.88% |
| 2025 | 13,671 | -120 | -0.87% |
| 2024 | 13,791 | -120 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 13,911 | -120 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 14,031 | -208 | -1.46% |
| 2021 | 14,239 | -178 | -1.23% |
| 2020 | 14,417 | -222 | -1.52% |
| 2019 | 14,639 | -88 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 14,727 | -97 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 14,824 | -161 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 14,985 | -58 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 15,043 | -153 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 15,196 | -82 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 15,278 | -69 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 15,347 | -62 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 15,409 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 15,409 | 0 | 0% |