Weston County

Weston County, Wyoming

Population

Total Population

6,692

Population
Growth Rate

-0.51%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

25.200

Housing & Income

Households

2,773

Total Housing Units

3,401

Owner Occupied

2,269

Renter Occupied

504

Vacant

628

Median Home Value

$189,949

Average Home Value

$257,085

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%

Per Capita Income

2.15%

Income Projection

Median Household

$65,199 $71,185

Average Household

$81,411 $89,350

Per Capita

$33,868 $37,674

Workforce

Total Businesses

376

Total Employed

2,718

Workers 16+

2,980

2023 HealthCare/Social Assist

Businesses

33

Employed

566

2023 Public Administration

Businesses

49

Employed

390

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

49

Employed

282

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

14

Employed

249

2023 Transportation/Warehouse

Businesses

18

Employed

220

2023 Accommodation/Food Service

Businesses

31

Employed

204

Some
High School

253

Graduated
High School

1,491

Associates
Degree

799

Bachelor's
Degree

739

Graduate
Degree

226

Average Commute Time

27 min.

Resident Commuters

2,093

Non-Resident Commuters

732

Drive Alone

2,031

Carpooled

273

Public

225

Work At Home

168

Meet Upton, WY:

The Gateway to the Black Hills

As the “Gateway to the Black Hills”, you’ll find Upton at the transition point from the Thunder Basin National Grassland to the beautiful Black Hills. The greater Upton area is rich in regional culture. With Historic Deadwood, the Sturgis Rally and many national parks and landmarks in our backyard, Upton is the perfect spot for families, businesses and visitors to be!

Meet Upton, WY:

Innovative Education in Action

Upton’s education system is founded on the continued mission to be learner-centered and future focused, constantly adapting our learning experience to be innovative and diverse. Through the personalization of a student's learning experience, the student takes on project-based learning, to prepare them for real-world experiences. They become better equipped to take on their future, while making a difference in Upton, today.

Meet Upton, WY:

Friendly Business Ecosystem

Upton’s business ecosystem boasts a wide variety of opportunities for business development. Business owners in Upton enjoy a low tax burden, financing and incentives, and numerous workforce resources, helping you to spend less and earn more.

Meet Upton, WY:

Outside of the Classroom

Beyond academics and career development, WCSD #7 offers many extra-curricular activities for students. Residents cheered on the Girls Basketball Team to their first state championship in 2023, Boys Basketball Team and the Girls Golf Team to back-to-back state championships in 2021 and 2022. WCSD #7 is truly the center of the community!

Meet Upton, WY:

Lending a Helping Hand

Volunteers shape Upton’s culture and community. From events and local amenities to infrastructure and emergency services. Upton’s volunteers improve, maintain, and manage virtually all aspects of community development. Volunteerism remains the forefront of our mission to keep Upton the Best Town on Earth.

Meet Upton, WY:

Quality of Life

Residents in Upton are dedicated to creating an Upton, Wyoming as a sustainable and vibrant community. Through local initiatives, such as the Think Upton First Campaign started in 2016 to promote a “support local” mindset, citizens remain committed to the quality of life for all.