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Upton, KY
City in Hardin County, Kentucky.
Population
606
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
446
ZIP codes
0
Upton and its ZIP codes
Upton at a glance
- Upton is about 3.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,173 a year, 32% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,500 (24% below Kentucky) and median rent is $799 a month.
Local data for Upton, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Upton, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,173
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$156,500
Median rent
$799/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (78), German Americans (47), French Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Upton.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,921
48,702 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,679
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $10,511 per person
How people get to work
Upton, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Upton, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
308
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
52.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Upton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SonoraCity | 4.7 mi | 1.6 |
| BonnievilleCity | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| MagnoliaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2 |
| HodgenvilleCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| BuffaloCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| MunfordvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| CeciliaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Big CliftyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| HardyvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ElizabethtownCity | 17 mi | 28 |
| ClarksonCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Horse CaveCity | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| RineyvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.6 |
| LeitchfieldCity | 21 mi | 10.8 |
| New HavenCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| SummersvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Upton, KY in?
- Upton is in Hardin County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Upton, KY?
- About 606 people live in Upton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Upton?
- Nearby places include Sonora (4.7 mi), Bonnieville (5.8 mi), Magnolia (8.8 mi), Hodgenville (11 mi), Buffalo (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023