Upper township, Ohio
Upper township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Upper township is a geographic entity located in Lawrence County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,816. The land area covers 24.35 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 13,816 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,875 | ±303 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,814 | ±290 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,875 | ±303 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 939 | ±238 |
| Median Home Value | $113,200 | ±$11,698 |
| Median Gross Rent | $805 | ±$94 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,548 | ±$4,312 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,418 | ±$2,578 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.3% | ±5.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,064 | ±749 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,928 | ±454 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.7% | ±2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
GUS Population: 13,834 (2024)
ID: 132670
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
1306 NAVAJO TRL, IRONTON OH 45638-1754
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COUNTY OF LAWRENCE
GUS Population: 55,829 (2024)
ID: 172261
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
111 S 4TH ST, IRONTON OH 45638
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Upper | PK | Upper, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Argillite, KY | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Ashland, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Ashland, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Ashland, KY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | UG | Ashland, KY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Ashland, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Ashland, KY | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Ashland, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ashland, KY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ohio University-Southern Campus
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College | 1.3 mi away | 1804 Liberty Ave, Ironton, OH, 45638 |
7405334600
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BRIGGS LAWRENCE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 321 S. 4TH ST., IRONTON, OH, 45638 |
(740) 532-1124
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Ashland Community and Technical College
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College | 5.0 mi away | 1400 College Drive, Ashland, KY, 41101-3683 |
6063262000
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FLATWOODS BRANCH
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 1705 ARGILLITE RD., FLATWOODS, KY, 41139 |
(606) 836-3771
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Elite Welding Academy South Point
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College Vocational | 7.3 mi away | 1910 County Road One, South Point, OH, 45680-8849 |
5134543200
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BOYD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 1740 CENTRAL AVENUE, ASHLAND, KY, 41101 |
(606) 329-0090
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Tri-State Bible College
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College | 9.0 mi away | 506 Margaret St, South Point, OH, 45680 |
740377252018
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MIDLAND BRANCH
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 6686 HWY 60, ASHLAND, KY, 41102 |
(606) 929-5346
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Collins Career Technical Center
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College | 10.5 mi away | 11627 State Rte 243, Chesapeake, OH, 45619-0000 |
7408676641202
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CATLETTSBURG
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 2704 LOUISA ST, CATLETTSBURG, KY, 41129 |
(606) 739-8332
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ASHLAND, KY US, located 6.5 miles from Upper township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.8° | 22.5° | 31.2° | 3.51" | — |
| February | 44.4° | 24.3° | 34.3° | 3.69" | — |
| March | 53.9° | 31.5° | 42.7° | 4.36" | — |
| April | 66.6° | 41.1° | 53.9° | 3.85" | — |
| May | 74.7° | 51.2° | 62.9° | 4.85" | — |
| June | 82.5° | 60.6° | 71.5° | 4.46" | — |
| July | 85.4° | 64.6° | 75.0° | 4.58" | — |
| August | 84.3° | 62.8° | 73.6° | 3.91" | — |
| September | 78.2° | 55.6° | 66.9° | 3.32" | — |
| October | 66.6° | 42.7° | 54.7° | 2.97" | — |
| November | 54.0° | 32.3° | 43.2° | 2.98" | — |
| December | 43.9° | 27.0° | 35.5° | 4.20" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton city | City | 1.3 mi | — |
| Russell city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Bellefonte city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| Coal Grove village | Village | 3.6 mi | — |
| Flatwoods city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Hanging Rock village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3908778974. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.