Welcome to the “Best Town on Earth”

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.

Upton, Wyoming

Population

Total Population

875

Population
Growth Rate

-0.79%

Median Age

43

Diversity Index

16.900

Housing & Income

Households

401

Total Housing Units

452


Owner Occupied

283

Renter Occupied

119

Vacant

51

Median Home Value

$196,774


Average Home Value

$241,933

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.37%

Income Projection

Median Household

$60,345 $70,880


Average Household

$72,034 $81,261


Per Capita

$31,245 $35,121

Workforce

Total Businesses

52

Total Employed

307

Workers 16+

554

2022 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

70

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

54

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

42

2022 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

40

2022 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

33

2022 Food & Beverage Stores

N

Businesses

2

Employed

28

Some
High School

25

Graduated
High School

242

Associates
Degree

57

Bachelor's
Degree

110

Graduate
Degree

42

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

417

Non-Resident Commuters

137

Drive Alone

455

Carpooled

44

Public

12

Work At Home

30