Weston County, Wyoming

Population

Total Population

6,704

Population
Growth Rate

-0.36%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

27.500

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

2,784

Total Housing Units

3,391

Owner Occupied

2,242

Renter Occupied

542

Vacant

607

Median Home Value

$240,588

Average Home Value

$289,184

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%

Per Capita Income

3.13%

Income Projection

Median Household

$68,937 $76,966

Average Household

$87,688 $99,476

Per Capita

$36,551 $42,649

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

400

Total Employed

2,975

Workers 16+

2,939

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

Businesses

32

Employed

561

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

15

Employed

442

2024 Public Administration

Businesses

53

Employed

425

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

50

Employed

293

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

Businesses

32

Employed

206

2024 Transportation / Warehouse

Businesses

20

Employed

192

Some
High School

335

Graduated
High School

1,406

Associates
Degree

684

Bachelor's
Degree

625

Graduate
Degree

257

Average Commute Time

0 min.

Resident Commuters

2,171

Non-Resident Commuters

646

Drive Alone

1,989

Carpooled

335

Public

205

Work At Home

168

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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.