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Torrington

Connecticut · 36,383 residents · 39.762 sq mi
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Torrington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,409. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $189,800. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,383
+3%since 2000
from 35,202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
915 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+8%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K35K36K37K1990201020202024Torrington
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,409
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,841 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,948
+21%since 2000
from $21,406 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+46%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(30,898)
Black2.1%(776)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(3,193)
Asian2.1%(777)
Other2%(717)
Diversity Score33.6%(12,230)
Diversity Score
34
+97%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Torrington, Connecticut?

Torrington, Connecticut has about 36,383 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Torrington, Connecticut?

The typical household in Torrington, Connecticut earns about $48,409 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 $189,800, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Torrington, Connecticut?

About 18.9% 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 11.3% 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 2,696 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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