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Upton, WY
Town in Weston County, Wyoming.
Population
892
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
345
ZIP codes
0
Upton and its ZIP codes
Upton at a glance
- Upton is about 58 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,182 a year, 24% less than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,400 (48% below Wyoming).
Local data for Upton, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Upton, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,182
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$160,400
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
7.6%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (318), Irish Americans (111), Mexican Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Weston County. PPP loans are for Upton.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,636
2,356 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.5M
FY 2026, $9,288 per person
How people get to work
Upton, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked7.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Upton, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
906
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 10°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Upton, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Upton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OsageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| MoorcroftTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Pine HavenTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| SundanceTown | 25 mi | 3.1 |
| NewcastleCity | 28 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Upton, WY in?
- Upton is in Weston County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Upton, WY?
- About 892 people live in Upton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Upton?
- Nearby places include Osage (13 mi), Moorcroft (19 mi), Pine Haven (19 mi), Sundance (25 mi), Newcastle (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023