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

861

Population
Growth Rate

-0.49%

Median Age

47

Diversity Index

17.700

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Housing & Income

Households

397

Total Housing Units

457


Owner Occupied

324

Renter Occupied

73

Vacant

60

Median Home Value

$205,128


Average Home Value

$246,443

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.52%

Income Projection

Median Household

$72,378 $75,854


Average Household

$86,428 $96,727


Per Capita

$39,851 $45,139

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Workforce

Total Businesses

60

Total Employed

476

Workers 16+

461

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

195

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

56

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

54

2025 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

42

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

41

2025 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

23

Some
High School

78

Graduated
High School

241

Associates
Degree

52

Bachelor's
Degree

71

Graduate
Degree

42

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

309

Non-Resident Commuters

152

Drive Alone

380

Carpooled

19

Public

9

Work At Home

0

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16