Torrington, Wyoming
Torrington: city and county seat of Goshen County, Wyoming, US
About
Torrington is a city located in the county of Goshen in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,501 and a population density of 543 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,565 inhabitants.
The city was created 126 years ago in 1899.
Quick Facts about Torrington
| Population | 6,565 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wyoming (United States) |
| County | Goshen County |
| Postal code | 82240 |
| Phone Area Codes | 307 |
| Area | 11.96 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0625,-104.1844 |
| Named for | Torrington |
| Altitude | 4,104 feet / 1251 meters |
| Capital city | Torrington is capital of Goshen County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1900 (126 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:04:29 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 549 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.97% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 20℉ Chance Snow Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Torrington is located at 42°3'45"N 104°11'4"W (42.0624600, -104.1843900).
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Weather
20°F
Chance Snow Showers
10 to 20 mph NW
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Torrington increased by 0.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,501 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,722 | 3.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,761 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,736 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,719 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,763 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,652 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,692 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,663 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,624 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,565 | -0.9% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,780 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,957 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,218 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,075 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 32.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 95.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 246 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
Torrington zip code is 82240.
County name: Goshen, County
fips: 56015
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $281,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,474 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $424 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $982 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,269 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 57,827 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,123 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $80,697 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,799 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 986 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 438 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 323 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 41 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 929 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 65 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 899 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,866.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.79 |
Services and Civic Places in Torrington
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People born in Torrington (11)
People born in Torrington, including author and novelist William Kent Krueger, politician Jane Warren, football player Jerry Hill, .
More notable people
- Lexie Madden (Beauty pageant winner) she was born in 18/02/1991
- Lynda Moss (American politician) she was born in 15/03/1950
- James L. Applegate (American lawyer) he was born in 09/06/1931
- Jack Van Mark (American politician) he was born in 04/07/1930
- Stephanie Burns (American organosilicon chemist and businesswoman) she was born in 24/01/1955
- Michael Punke (American jurist and lawyer) he was born in 07/12/1964
- Jason McManamen (American basketball player (1901-)) he was born in 01/01/1994
- Gay Woodhouse
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Torrington, WY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240596 | Eastern Wyoming College | Torrington (WY) | 82240-1699 |
| 181543 | Summit Christian College | Gering (NE) | 69341 |
| 181817 | Western Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff (NE) | 69361-1899 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Torrington, WY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHT | Wheatland, Wyoming | 1857 West Mariposa Parkway | BUS |
| CHY | Cheyenne, Wyoming | 222 Deming Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Torrington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Post Office | Torrington (WY) | 82240 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Torrington, Connecticut city in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA with a population of 33,870 people.
Other cities in Goshen County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Goshen County , WY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lingle | 454 | Town of the United States |
| La Grange | 442 | Town in Goshen County, Wyoming, United States |
| Fort Laramie | 229 | Town in Goshen County, Wyoming, United States |
| Yoder | 156 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Torrington distances to largest Wyoming cities