Weston County, Wyoming

Population

Total Population

6,795

Population
Growth Rate

-0.11%

Median Age

46

Diversity Index

27.800

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Housing & Income

Households

2,784

Total Housing Units

3,419

Owner Occupied

2,228

Renter Occupied

556

Vacant

635

Median Home Value

$269,481

Average Home Value

$309,027

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%

Per Capita Income

2.07%

Income Projection

Median Household

$88,790 $103,102

Average Household

$95,538 $105,800

Per Capita

$40,307 $44,666

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Workforce

Total Businesses

397

Total Employed

2,811

Workers 16+

3,112

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

Businesses

31

Employed

531

2026 Public Administration

Businesses

51

Employed

439

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

15

Employed

275

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

49

Employed

267

2026 Transportation / Warehouse

Businesses

23

Employed

246

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

Businesses

32

Employed

218

Some
High School

346

Graduated
High School

1,485

Associates
Degree

558

Bachelor's
Degree

787

Graduate
Degree

289

Average Commute Time

0 min.

Resident Commuters

2,321

Non-Resident Commuters

653

Drive Alone

1,991

Carpooled

524

Public

243

Work At Home

152

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Gateway to the Black Hills
Innovative Education in Action
Friendly Business Ecosystem
Outside of the Classroom
Lending a Helping Hand
Quality of Life

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.