Torrington, WY

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    2024 Population
    6,182
    US Senator
    John Barrasso
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cynthia Lummis
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Harriet Hageman
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.8
    2.58% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.8%
    5.87% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $47,902
    10.3% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $197,500
    1.75% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,279
    10.1% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Torrington, WY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.5% of the residents in Torrington, WY are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Torrington, WY are Eastern Wyoming College (193 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Torrington, WY was $197,500, and the homeownership rate was 64.4%.

    Most people in Torrington, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Torrington, WY was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesWyomingGoshen County, WYCampbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY

    Population & Diversity

    Torrington, WY is home to a population of 6.18k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.84% of Torrington, WY residents were born outside of the country (114 people).

    In 2024, there were 14.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.8k people) in Torrington, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 341 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 315 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Torrington, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Torrington, WY was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Torrington, WY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.8k ± 190
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      341 ± 198
    3. White (Hispanic)
      315 ± 146
    15.7%
    Hispanic Population
    970 people

    In 2024, there were 14.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.8k people) in Torrington, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 341 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 315 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    15.7% of the people in Torrington, WY are hispanic (970 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Torrington, WY as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      7,508 ± 2,114 people
    2. Canada
      988 ± 771 people
    3. China
      831 ± 707 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,508 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 988 and China with 831.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.84%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    114 people
    2.66%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    164 people

    As of 2024, 1.84% of Torrington, WY residents (114 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Torrington, WY was 2.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      183 ± 69
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      100 ± 66
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      63 ± 53

    Torrington, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Torrington, WY.

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    Health

    87.3% of the population of Torrington, WY has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 18.6% on non-group plans, and 4.85% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Wyoming see 1,433 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,433 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 252 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44% were men and 56% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 24% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44% were men and 56% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.7%
    Uninsured
    33.9%
    Employer Coverage
    13.7%
    Medicaid
    16.3%
    Medicare
    18.6%
    Non-Group
    4.85%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Torrington, WY grew by 12.3% from 11.3% to 12.7%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Torrington, WY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Torrington, WY employs 2.28k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Torrington, WY were Educational Services (375 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (257 people), and Public Administration (219 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($241,500), Wholesale Trade ($150,449), and Utilities ($85,795).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.28k
    2024 Value
    ± 301
    −10.1%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Torrington, WY declined at a rate of −10.1%, from 2.54k employees to 2.28k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Torrington, WY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (300 people), Production Occupations (238 people), and Management Occupations (214 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Torrington, WY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.28k
    2024 Value
    ± 301
    −10.1%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Torrington, WY declined at a rate of −10.1%, from 2.54k employees to 2.28k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Torrington, WY, are Educational Services (375 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (257 people), and Public Administration (219 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Torrington, WY, though some of these residents may live in Torrington, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,250
    Median earning men ± $6,707
    $40,140
    Median earning women ± $14,670

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($240,667), Wholesale Trade ($150,664), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,536).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($52,760), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,869), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($33,523).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.54%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 283k people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wyoming.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

    John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Torrington, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (71.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (25.8%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.56%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Wyoming

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    John Barrasso
    Senator from Wyoming1
    Assumed office on June 25, 2007
    Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.
    Cynthia Lummis
    Senator from Wyoming2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Torrington, WY

    Harriet Hageman
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Torrington, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Torrington, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Torrington, WY awarded 193 degrees. The student population of Torrington, WY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 589 male students and 868 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Torrington, WY are White (144 and 77.8%), Hispanic or Latino (21 and 11.4%), Unknown (7 and 3.78%), and Two or More Races (5 and 2.7%).

    The largest universities in Torrington, WY by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Wyoming College (193 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Torrington, WY are Welding Technology (45 and 23.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (27 and 14%), and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (24 and 12.4%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,457 students enrolled in Torrington, WY, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,157 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      27 degrees awarded
    2. Welding Technology
      16 degrees awarded
    3. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
      16 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Torrington, WY was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 27 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Torrington, WY according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Eastern Wyoming College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    193 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Wyoming College with 193 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 86 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Torrington, WY, which is 0.804 times less than the 107 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 144 degrees mean that there were 6.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 21 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($3,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,140) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Torrington, WY was $197,500 in 2024, which is 0.594 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $194,100 to $197,500, a 1.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Torrington, WY is 64.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Torrington, WY have an average commute time of 13.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Torrington, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $197,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,662
    $1,613
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$260

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Torrington, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Torrington, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    64.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    58.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 64.4% of the housing units in Torrington, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Torrington, WY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $47,902
    Median Household Income
    ± $11,126
    2.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 335

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.5k households in Torrington, WY declined from $47,902 from the previous year's value of $53,393.

    The following chart displays the households in Torrington, WY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Torrington, WY is from Wyoming.
    0.437
    2024 Wage GINI in Wyoming
    0.437
    2023 Wage GINI in Wyoming

    In 2024, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0637% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Wyoming across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (73.9%)
    2. Carpooled (10.6%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.02%)

    In 2024, 73.9% of workers in Torrington, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (9.02%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    13.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Torrington, WY have a shorter commute time (13.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.962% of the workforce in Torrington, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Torrington, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Torrington, WY have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Torrington, WY (1.01k out of 5.39k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Torrington, WY is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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