Weston County

Weston County, Wyoming

Population

Total Population

6,742

Population
Growth Rate

-0.42%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

25.100

Housing & Income

Households

2,754

Total Housing Units

3,403

Owner Occupied

2,255

Renter Occupied

499

Vacant

649

Median Home Value

$218,655

Average Home Value

$229,401

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%

Per Capita Income

2.35%

Income Projection

Median Household

$68,383 $78,887

Average Household

$81,174 $91,365

Per Capita

$33,282 $37,386

Workforce

Total Businesses

383

Total Employed

2,770

Workers 16+

2,832

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

Businesses

30

Employed

531

2022 Public Administration

Businesses

50

Employed

424

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

51

Employed

293

2022 Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

14

Employed

282

2022 Transportation/Warehouse

Businesses

19

Employed

223

2022 Accommodation/Food Service

Businesses

31

Employed

175

Some
High School

129

Graduated
High School

1,617

Associates
Degree

582

Bachelor's
Degree

794

Graduate
Degree

364

Average Commute Time

24 min.

Resident Commuters

2,048

Non-Resident Commuters

669

Drive Alone

1,961

Carpooled

252

Public

207

Work At Home

186

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.