Upton, Wyoming

Located in the beautiful Black Hills of Wyoming, Upton enjoys wide-open spaces with year-round, outdoor recreation and entertainment. It’s Upton’s can-do community, showcased by the work-ethic and well-educated population, innovative education system and planning for the future by local, regional, and state organizations, that makes Upton’s qualities unique. From events and local amenities to infrastructure and emergency services. Upton’s volunteers improve, maintain, and manage virtually all aspects of community development.

Amenities

Upton boasts many year-round recreation opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy the region. In the middle of Black Hills National Forest and Devil’s Tower National Monument, there’s something for everybody to enjoy. Locally, residents take advantage of the Cedar Pines Golf Course, city park, city pool, as well as multiple events hosted throughout the year.

Businesses

Upton is consistently working to be a leader in innovation. The Upton Economic Development Board (UEDB) is actively working to provide wide variety of opportunities for business development. In addition to consistently being named the nation’s “Most Business-Friendly Tax Climate” five years running by the Tax Foundation, Wyoming provides a variety of advantages for businesses looking to relocate or expand.

Population

Total Population

843

Population
Growth Rate

-0.67%

Median Age

47

Diversity Index

18.900

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

392

Total Housing Units

455


Owner Occupied

313

Renter Occupied

79

Vacant

63

Median Home Value

$201,786


Average Home Value

$240,415

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.87%

Income Projection

Median Household

$58,533 $75,093


Average Household

$82,884 $97,127


Per Capita

$38,541 $46,597

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

55

Total Employed

378

Workers 16+

461

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

86

2024 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

58

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

51

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

47

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

42

2024 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

29

Some
High School

90

Graduated
High School

240

Associates
Degree

67

Bachelor's
Degree

54

Graduate
Degree

42

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

323

Non-Resident Commuters

138

Drive Alone

339

Carpooled

21

Public

27

Work At Home

20

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26