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

859

Population
Growth Rate

-0.23%

Median Age

47

Diversity Index

17.500

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

393

Total Housing Units

454


Owner Occupied

329

Renter Occupied

64

Vacant

61

Median Home Value

$230,128


Average Home Value

$264,802

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.54%

Income Projection

Median Household

$76,821 $101,331


Average Household

$90,044 $106,697


Per Capita

$41,196 $49,013

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

63

Total Employed

381

Workers 16+

460

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

103

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

55

2026 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

48

2026 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

44

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

41

2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

23

Some
High School

70

Graduated
High School

247

Associates
Degree

51

Bachelor's
Degree

55

Graduate
Degree

37

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

303

Non-Resident Commuters

157

Drive Alone

361

Carpooled

56

Public

7

Work At Home

0

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09