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

Total Population

886

Population
Growth Rate

-0.43%

Median Age

43

Diversity Index

17.300

Housing & Income

Households

398

Total Housing Units

456


Owner Occupied

287

Renter Occupied

111

Vacant

58

Median Home Value

$173,295


Average Home Value

$242,770

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.92%

Income Projection

Median Household

$71,833 $75,580


Average Household

$78,848 $85,942


Per Capita

$35,419 $38,956

Workforce

Total Businesses

56

Total Employed

358

Workers 16+

506

2023 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

58

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

57

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

54

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

44

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

43

2023 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

33

Some
High School

89

Graduated
High School

193

Associates
Degree

87

Bachelor's
Degree

80

Graduate
Degree

31

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

354

Non-Resident Commuters

139

Drive Alone

332

Carpooled

45

Public

29

Work At Home

58