Total Population
3,095
Population
Growth Rate
-0.79%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
79.600
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Upton County
“McCamey: Wind Energy Capital of Texas”
- Population: 3,308; (2020 Census)
- County seat: Rankin
- Upton County, founded in 1887, was named for two brothers: John C. and William F. Upton, both colonels in the Confederate Army.
American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile
Major Towns
- Rankin – County Seat
- McCamey
School Districts
Upton County Resources
Population
Housing & Income
Households
1,181
Total Housing Units
1,493
Owner Occupied
879
Renter Occupied
302
Vacant
312
Median Home Value
$120,127
Average Home Value
$146,118
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.78%
Income Projection
Median Household
$64,144 $70,275
Average Household
$80,871 $86,878
Per Capita
$31,135 $34,006
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
150
Total Employed
1,580
Workers 16+
1,204
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
11
Employed
271
2026 Utilities Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
252
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
199
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
195
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
26
Employed
144
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
22
Employed
119
Some
High School
231
Graduated
High School
799
Associates
Degree
139
Bachelor's
Degree
137
Graduate
Degree
56
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
863
Non-Resident Commuters
341
Drive Alone
1,029
Carpooled
96
Public
0
Work At Home
75
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09