As of 2026 the population of Upton County is 3,095. The population is expected to shrink to 2,974 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.79%.
The median age of Upton County residents is 40.
The diversity index of Upton County is 79.6, meaning that there is a 80% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Upton County is $80,871 and projected to be $86,878 in 2031. Per capita income is $31,135, projected to be $34,006 in 2031. 1.81% of households – 56 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $619,082 and the average disposable income is $65,331.
There are 1,493 housing units in Upton County; 879 are owner-occupied, 302 are rented, and 312 are vacant. The average home value is $146,118, with 121 homes built in 2010 or later, and 166 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 150 businesses in Upton County, employing 1,580 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,204 age 16 and above. 341 workers commute into Upton County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
863 residents both live and work in/around Upton County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 29.08% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 12.17% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,029 drive alone, 96 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 4 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 75 residents work from home.
961 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 139 have associates degrees, 137 have bachelor’s degrees, and 56 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
