As of 2025 the population of Upton County is 3,134. The population is expected to shrink to 3,026 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.70%.
The median age of Upton County residents is 40.
The diversity index of Upton County is 79.8, 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 $71,203 and projected to be $75,347 in 2030. Per capita income is $27,250, projected to be $29,439 in 2030. 1.02% of households – 32 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $516,547 and the average disposable income is $58,068.
There are 1,502 housing units in Upton County; 900 are owner-occupied, 297 are rented, and 305 are vacant. The average home value is $136,483, with 202 homes built in 2010 or later, and 160 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 151 businesses in Upton County, employing 1,663 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,356 age 16 and above. 428 workers commute into Upton County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
928 residents both live and work in/around Upton County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 31.36% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 10.45% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,137 drive alone, 145 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 3 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 71 residents work from home.
959 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 145 have associates degrees, 144 have bachelor’s degrees, and 53 hold a graduate or professional degree.
