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

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Upton, Wyoming 874 1,086 859 849

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 43
5-9 41
10-14 61
15-19 56
20-24 40
25-29 26
30-34 39
35-39 43
40-44 52
45-49 74
50-54 28
55-59 45
60-64 70
65-69 91
70-74 72
75-79 32
80-84 22
85+ 24
18+ 678
Median Age 47

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Race

Upton, Wyoming 2026
Total 859.00
White Alone 92.9%
Black Alone 0.12%
American Indian Alone 0.35%
Asian Alone 0.47%
Pacific Islander Alone 0%
Some Other Race 0.93%
Two or More Races 5.24%
Hispanic Origin 2.44%
Diversity Index 17.50

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Growth Rate

Upton, Wyoming 2026 - 2031
Population -0.23%
Households -0.15%
Families 0.35%
Median Household Income 6%
Per Capita Income 4%

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 360 463 393 390
Housing Units 442 535 454 454
Owner Occupied Units 329 331
Renter Occupied Units 64 59
Vacant Units 61 64

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Home Value

Upton, Wyoming 2026 2031
Median Home Value $230,128 $341,011
Average Home Value $264,802 $331,616
<$50,000 12 8
$50,000 - $99,999 62 42
$100,000 - $149,999 49 33
$150,000 - $199,999 18 4
$200,000 - $249,999 39 35
$250,000 - $299,999 10 7
$300,000 - $399,999 80 89
$400,000 - $499,999 24 57
$500,000 - $749,999 33 56
$1,000,000 + 0 0

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 47
2000-2009 14
1990-1999 53
1980-1989 87
1970-1979 56
1960-1969 0
1950-1959 86
1940-1949 17
1939 or Before 182

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Income

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Income

Upton, Wyoming 2026 2031
Median Household $76,821 $101,331
Average Household $90,044 $106,697
Per Capita $41,196 $49,013

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Household Income

Upton, Wyoming 2026
<$15,000 47
$15,000 - $24,999 10
$25,000 - $34,999 65
$35,000 - $49,999 24
$50,000 - $74,999 48
$75,000 - $99,999 28
$100,000 - $149,999 119
$150,000 - $199,999 8
$200,000+ 44

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 460
In-County Residents 303
Out-of-County Residents 157
Drive Alone 361
Carpooled 56
Public Transport 7
Work at Home 0
Motorcycle 0
Bicycle 0
Walked 36
Other 0
Less than 5 minutes 122
5-9 minutes 118
10-14 minutes 19
15-19 minutes 39
20-24 minutes 0
25-29 minutes 0
30-34 minutes 12
35-39 minutes 0
40-44 minutes 21
45-59 minutes 23
60-89 minutes 53
90+ minutes 53
Average Travel Time 0

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 381
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 0
Mining 0
Utilities 0
Construction 48
Manufacturing 0
Wholesale Trade 23
   
Retail Trade 41
   
Transportation/Warehouse 7
Information 3
   
Finance & Insurance 10
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 5
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 2
Legal Services 0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 0
Educational Services 103
HealthCare/Social Assist 55
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 0
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 17
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 20
Auto Repair/Maintenance 8
Public Administration Emp 44

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Educational Attainment (25+)

Upton, Wyoming 2026
<9th Grade 3
Some High School 70
GED 9
Graduated High School 247
Some College/No Degree 146
Associates Degree 51
Bachelor's Degree 55
Graduate Degree 37

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 63
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 0
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 0
Construction Bus 8
Manufacturing Bus 0
Wholesale Trade Bus 2
   
Retail Trade Bus 8
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 2
Information Bus 2
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 3
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 2
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 1
Legal Services Bus 0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 0
Educational Services Bus 6
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 7
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 0
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 3
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 12
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 4
Public Administration Bus 6

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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