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Upton County, TX
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Upton County, Texas.
Population
3,191
Land area
1,241sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Upton County
Upton County at a glance
- Upton County is 98% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,167 a year, 37% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,000 (62% below Texas) and median rent is $720 a month.
- The biggest population centers are McCamey (1,643) and Rankin (1,087).
Local data for Upton County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Upton County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,167
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$109,000
Median rent
$720/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
8.7%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,588), German Americans (213), Puerto Ricans (151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$94,058
3,904 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$96,021
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$17.9M
FY 2026, $5,401 per person
PPP loans
$12.2M
99 loans, 1,017 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$3,828
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Upton County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Upton County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
226
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
95° / 32°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
6
No Superfund sites
Health statistics
Share of adults in Upton County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.2%
U.S. 11.1% +16.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Upton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Upton County, TX?
- McCamey is the largest city or town in Upton County, with about 1,643 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Upton County?
- Upton County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79752, 79755, 79778.
- What is the population of Upton County, TX?
- About 3,191 people live in Upton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Upton County?
- Upton County borders Midland County, Ector County, Crane County, Reagan County, Crockett County, Glasscock County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023