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Torrington

Wyoming · 6,501 residents · 3.788 sq mi
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Torrington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,991. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,501
+13%since 2000
from 5,776 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,716 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+1%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Torrington
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,991
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,136 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,341
+46%since 2000
from $16,026 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.2%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+13%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(5,564)
Black0.9%(57)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(734)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other1.2%(77)
Diversity Score30.6%(1,986)
Diversity Score
31
+32%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Torrington, Wyoming?

Torrington, Wyoming has about 6,501 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Torrington, Wyoming?

The typical household in Torrington, Wyoming earns about $40,991 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 $114,500, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Torrington, Wyoming?

About 17.7% 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 12.9% 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 850 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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