Total Population
3,134
Population
Growth Rate
-0.70%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
79.800
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
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
1,197
Total Housing Units
1,502
Owner Occupied
900
Renter Occupied
297
Vacant
305
Median Home Value
$111,982
Average Home Value
$136,483
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.56%
Income Projection
Median Household
$59,583 $63,326
Average Household
$71,203 $75,347
Per Capita
$27,250 $29,439
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
151
Total Employed
1,663
Workers 16+
1,356
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
10
Employed
279
2025 Utilities Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
259
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
225
2025 Construction Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
199
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
25
Employed
135
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
22
Employed
116
Some
High School
169
Graduated
High School
828
Associates
Degree
145
Bachelor's
Degree
144
Graduate
Degree
53
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
928
Non-Resident Commuters
428
Drive Alone
1,137
Carpooled
145
Public
0
Work At Home
71
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30