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Torrington

Connecticut · 35,515 residents · 39.762 sq mi
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Torrington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,662. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $153,800. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,515
+1%since 2000
from 35,202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
893 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+14%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K35K36K37K1990201020202024Torrington
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,662
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,841 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,025
+54%since 2000
from $21,406 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$951
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(26,308)
Black3%(1,060)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(5,433)
Asian2.5%(891)
Other1.8%(643)
Diversity Score48.2%(17,131)
Diversity Score
48
+183%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Torrington, Connecticut?

Torrington, Connecticut has about 35,515 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Torrington, Connecticut?

The typical household in Torrington, Connecticut earns about $60,662 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 $153,800, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Torrington, Connecticut?

About 22.6% 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 11.1% 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 1,828 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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