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

Population2000201020252030
Upton, Wyoming8741,086861840

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Population by Age

Population2025
0-442
5-942
10-1466
15-1953
20-2435
25-2932
30-3444
35-3949
40-4447
45-4968
50-5432
55-5947
60-6470
65-6987
70-7467
75-7935
80-8419
85+26
18+677
Median Age47

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Population by Race

Upton, Wyoming2025
Total861.00
White Alone92.92%
Black Alone0.35%
American Indian Alone0.58%
Asian Alone0.7%
Pacific Islander Alone0%
Some Other Race0.7%
Two or More Races4.76%
Hispanic Origin2.56%
Diversity Index17.70

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Growth Rate

Upton, Wyoming2025 - 2030
Population-0.49%
Households-0.25%
Families0.88%
Median Household Income1%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households360463397392
Housing Units442535457457
Owner Occupied Units324315
Renter Occupied Units7377
Vacant Units6065

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Home Value

Upton, Wyoming20252030
Median Home Value$205,128$324,026
Average Home Value$246,443$316,048
<$50,0001714
$50,000 - $99,9997039
$100,000 - $149,9994737
$150,000 - $199,9992411
$200,000 - $249,9993932
$250,000 - $299,99996
$300,000 - $399,9996377
$400,000 - $499,9992247
$500,000 - $749,9993351
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later44
2000-200960
1990-199996
1980-198969
1970-197928
1960-19690
1950-195950
1940-194917
1939 or Before183

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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Income

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Income

Upton, Wyoming20252030
Median Household$72,378$75,854
Average Household$86,428$96,727
Per Capita$39,851$45,139

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Household Income

Upton, Wyoming2025
<$15,00045
$15,000 - $24,99920
$25,000 - $34,99950
$35,000 - $49,99934
$50,000 - $74,99954
$75,000 - $99,99955
$100,000 - $149,99999
$150,000 - $199,9996
$200,000+34

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+461
In-County Residents309
Out-of-County Residents152
Drive Alone380
Carpooled19
Public Transport9
Work at Home0
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked53
Other0
Less than 5 minutes134
5-9 minutes133
10-14 minutes0
15-19 minutes38
20-24 minutes0
25-29 minutes9
30-34 minutes14
35-39 minutes0
40-44 minutes15
45-59 minutes50
60-89 minutes29
90+ minutes39
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees476
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction42
Manufacturing0
Wholesale Trade23
  
Retail Trade41
  
Transportation/Warehouse3
Information5
  
Finance & Insurance10
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing5
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv2
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services195
HealthCare/Social Assist54
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs17
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin20
Auto Repair/Maintenance8
Public Administration Emp56

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Educational Attainment (25+)

Upton, Wyoming2025
<9th Grade4
Some High School78
GED22
Graduated High School241
Some College/No Degree113
Associates Degree52
Bachelor's Degree71
Graduate Degree42

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses60
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus8
Manufacturing Bus0
Wholesale Trade Bus2
  
Retail Trade Bus7
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1
Information Bus2
  
Finance & Insurance Bus3
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus2
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus1
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus6
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus6
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus3
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus12
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus4
Public Administration Bus6

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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