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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Torrington

Connecticut · 35,202 residents · 39.762 sq mi
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Torrington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,841. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $112,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,202
+4%since 1990
from 33,687 in 1990
1990 – 2025
885 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 847 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+9%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
33K34K35K36K37K1990201020202024Torrington
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,841
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,230 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,406
+30%since 1990
from $16,407 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$112,100
−40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $141,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$591
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $511 in 1990
US average: $602
64.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
35.4% rent
2.7
−33%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(32,555)
Black1.8%(614)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(446)
Asian1.2%(391)
Diversity Score11.2%(3,777)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(32,200)
Black2%(694)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,162)
Asian1.8%(634)
Diversity Score17.1%(6,008)
17
+52%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.4%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−11%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Torrington, Connecticut?

Torrington, Connecticut has about 35,202 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Torrington, Connecticut?

The typical household in Torrington, Connecticut earns about $41,841 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 $112,100, and the typical rent is about $591 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 7.4% of people in Torrington, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Torrington, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Torrington, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,515 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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