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Torrington

Wyoming · 6,119 residents · 3.788 sq mi
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Torrington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,658. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,119
+6%since 2000
from 5,776 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.0
+2%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Torrington
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.1%(310)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(339)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.9%(358)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(375)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(394)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.2%(748)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412%(735)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.3%(633)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.2%(810)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.9%(731)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.6%(463)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.6%(223)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,658
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,439
+59%since 2000
from $16,026 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Torrington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(5,095)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(547)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(5,000)
Black1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(778)
Asian0.6%(35)
Other2.8%(174)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican12.6%(832)
Colombian3.1%(203)
Puerto Rican0.8%(52)
Spaniard0.2%(13)
Cuban0%(2)
Asian origin
Nepalese0.3%(23)
Japanese0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German34.7%(2,291)
Irish14%(924)
English13%(859)
Swedish4.8%(318)
Dutch4.3%(281)
Norwegian3.9%(258)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(151)
Italian2%(132)
French1.9%(124)
American1.7%(110)
Scottish1.5%(100)
Russian0.8%(50)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.5%(30)
Austrian0.4%(28)
Danish0.4%(28)
Polish0.4%(24)
Welsh0.3%(22)
Czech0.3%(18)
Swiss0.2%(15)
British0.2%(14)
Romanian0.2%(12)
Syrian0.2%(11)
Greek0.2%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−1%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.5%(874)
Married45.3%(1,218)
Widowed4.4%(118)
Divorced17.8%(477)
Women 15+
Never married23.7%(568)
Married46.9%(1,123)
Widowed18.4%(441)
Divorced11.1%(265)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Torrington, Wyoming?

Torrington, Wyoming has about 6,119 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Torrington, Wyoming?

The typical household in Torrington, Wyoming earns about $51,658 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 $160,800, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Torrington, Wyoming?

About 20.6% 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 11.0% 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 468 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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