As of 2024 the population of Upton County is 3,194. The population is expected to shrink to 3,082 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.71%.
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 $72,648 and projected to be $80,902 in 2029. Per capita income is $27,192, projected to be $30,853 in 2029. 0.85% of households – 27 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $495,607 and the average disposable income is $60,540.
There are 1,504 housing units in Upton County; 899 are owner-occupied, 295 are rented, and 310 are vacant. The average home value is $147,553, with 171 homes built in 2010 or later, and 165 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 151 businesses in Upton County, employing 1,396 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,320 age 16 and above. 476 workers commute into Upton County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
835 residents both live and work in/around Upton County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 31.5% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 10.78% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,116 drive alone, 95 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 9 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 100 residents work from home.
939 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 146 have associates degrees, 153 have bachelor’s degrees, and 67 hold a graduate or professional degree.
