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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Torrington

Connecticut · 33,687 residents · 39.762 sq mi
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Torrington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,230. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $141,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

33,687
−4%vs 2000
vs 35,202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
847 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
33K34K35K36K37K1990201020202024Torrington
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,230
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,841 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,407
−23%vs 2000
vs $21,406 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$141,200
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $112,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$511
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $591 in 2000
US average: $450
62.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.6% in 2000
37.3% rent
4.0
+50%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(32,200)
Black2%(694)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,162)
Asian1.8%(634)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(6,008)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(32,555)
Black1.8%(614)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(446)
Asian1.2%(391)
Other0.4%(127)
Diversity Score11.2%(3,777)
11
−34%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.5%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Torrington, Connecticut?

Torrington, Connecticut has about 33,687 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Torrington, Connecticut?

The typical household in Torrington, Connecticut earns about $35,230 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Torrington, Connecticut expensive?

In Torrington, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $141,200, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Torrington, Connecticut?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Torrington, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Torrington, Connecticut?

About 5.2% of people in Torrington, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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