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

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Upton, Wyoming 874 1,086 861 840

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 42
5-9 42
10-14 66
15-19 53
20-24 35
25-29 32
30-34 44
35-39 49
40-44 47
45-49 68
50-54 32
55-59 47
60-64 70
65-69 87
70-74 67
75-79 35
80-84 19
85+ 26
18+ 677
Median Age 47

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Population by Race

Upton, Wyoming 2025
Total 861.00
White Alone 92.92%
Black Alone 0.35%
American Indian Alone 0.58%
Asian Alone 0.7%
Pacific Islander Alone 0%
Some Other Race 0.7%
Two or More Races 4.76%
Hispanic Origin 2.56%
Diversity Index 17.70

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Growth Rate

Upton, Wyoming 2025 - 2030
Population -0.49%
Households -0.25%
Families 0.88%
Median Household Income 1%
Per Capita Income 3%

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 360 463 397 392
Housing Units 442 535 457 457
Owner Occupied Units 324 315
Renter Occupied Units 73 77
Vacant Units 60 65

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Home Value

Upton, Wyoming 2025 2030
Median Home Value $205,128 $324,026
Average Home Value $246,443 $316,048
<$50,000 17 14
$50,000 - $99,999 70 39
$100,000 - $149,999 47 37
$150,000 - $199,999 24 11
$200,000 - $249,999 39 32
$250,000 - $299,999 9 6
$300,000 - $399,999 63 77
$400,000 - $499,999 22 47
$500,000 - $749,999 33 51
$1,000,000 + 0 0

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 44
2000-2009 60
1990-1999 96
1980-1989 69
1970-1979 28
1960-1969 0
1950-1959 50
1940-1949 17
1939 or Before 183

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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Income

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Income

Upton, Wyoming 2025 2030
Median Household $72,378 $75,854
Average Household $86,428 $96,727
Per Capita $39,851 $45,139

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Household Income

Upton, Wyoming 2025
<$15,000 45
$15,000 - $24,999 20
$25,000 - $34,999 50
$35,000 - $49,999 34
$50,000 - $74,999 54
$75,000 - $99,999 55
$100,000 - $149,999 99
$150,000 - $199,999 6
$200,000+ 34

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 461
In-County Residents 309
Out-of-County Residents 152
Drive Alone 380
Carpooled 19
Public Transport 9
Work at Home 0
Motorcycle 0
Bicycle 0
Walked 53
Other 0
Less than 5 minutes 134
5-9 minutes 133
10-14 minutes 0
15-19 minutes 38
20-24 minutes 0
25-29 minutes 9
30-34 minutes 14
35-39 minutes 0
40-44 minutes 15
45-59 minutes 50
60-89 minutes 29
90+ minutes 39
Average Travel Time 0

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 476
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 0
Mining 0
Utilities 0
Construction 42
Manufacturing 0
Wholesale Trade 23
   
Retail Trade 41
   
Transportation/Warehouse 3
Information 5
   
Finance & Insurance 10
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 5
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 2
Legal Services 0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 0
Educational Services 195
HealthCare/Social Assist 54
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 0
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 17
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 20
Auto Repair/Maintenance 8
Public Administration Emp 56

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Educational Attainment (25+)

Upton, Wyoming 2025
<9th Grade 4
Some High School 78
GED 22
Graduated High School 241
Some College/No Degree 113
Associates Degree 52
Bachelor's Degree 71
Graduate Degree 42

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 60
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 0
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 0
Construction Bus 8
Manufacturing Bus 0
Wholesale Trade Bus 2
   
Retail Trade Bus 7
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 1
Information Bus 2
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 3
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 2
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 1
Legal Services Bus 0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 0
Educational Services Bus 6
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 6
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 0
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 3
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 12
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 4
Public Administration Bus 6

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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