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Torrington

Wyoming · 6,205 residents (2025 est.) · 3.788 sq mi
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Torrington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,902. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,500. Households here earn about 37% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,182
+7%since 2000
from 5,776 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,632 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−3%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,205 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Torrington
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,902
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,136 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,675
+104%since 2000
from $16,026 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
+23%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+67%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(5,095)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(547)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(1,337)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(4,799)
Black0.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(970)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(384)
Diversity Score46.1%(2,851)
Diversity Score
46
+99%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+4%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Torrington, Wyoming?

Torrington, Wyoming has about 6,182 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Torrington, Wyoming?

The typical household in Torrington, Wyoming earns about $47,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Torrington, Wyoming expensive?

In Torrington, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $197,500, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Torrington, Wyoming?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Torrington, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Torrington, Wyoming?

About 18.8% of people in Torrington, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Torrington, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Torrington, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 531 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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