Torrington, WY

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2021 Population
6,196
6.08% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Barrasso
Republican Party
US Senator
Cynthia Lummis
Republican Party
US Representative
Harriet Hageman
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
42
4.74% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
9.92%
9.87% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$52,917
2.44% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$162,900
1.31% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
2,657
5.85% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Torrington, WY had a population of 6.2k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $52,917. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Torrington, WY declined from 6,597 to 6,196, a −6.08% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,658 to $52,917, a 2.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Torrington, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.6%), White (Hispanic) (8.31%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5%), Other (Hispanic) (2.53%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%).

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.

97.9% of the residents in Torrington, WY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Torrington, WY are Eastern Wyoming College (225 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Torrington, WY was $162,900, and the homeownership rate was 64.1%.

Most people in Torrington, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Torrington, WY was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Torrington, WY is home to a population of 6.2k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.32% of Torrington, WY residents were born outside of the country (206 people).

In 2021, there were 9.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.87k people) in Torrington, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 515 White (Hispanic) and 310 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.9%
2021 Citizenship
98.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Torrington, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Torrington, WY was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Torrington, WY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    4.87k ± 190
  2. White (Hispanic)
    515 ± 192
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    310 ± 239
15.9%
Hispanic Population
987 people

In 2021, there were 9.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.87k people) in Torrington, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 515 White (Hispanic) and 310 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

15.9% of the people in Torrington, WY are hispanic (987 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    7,687 ± 2,138 people
  2. Canada
    1,169 ± 839 people
  3. China
    1,008 ± 779 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,687 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 1,169 and China with 1,008.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.32%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
206 people
2.49%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
164 people

As of 2021, 3.32% of Torrington, WY residents (206 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Torrington, WY was 2.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    188 ± 83
  2. Korea
    74 ± 43
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    62 ± 43

Torrington, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.54 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Torrington, WY employs 2.66k people. The largest industries in Torrington, WY are Educational Services (410 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (341 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (238 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($250,001), Wholesale Trade ($130,442), and Public Administration ($44,667).

Males in Wyoming have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,803. The income inequality in Wyoming (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

2.66k
2021 Value
± 316
−5.85%
1 Year decline
± 18.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Torrington, WY declined at a rate of −5.85%, from 2.82k employees to 2.66k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Torrington, WY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (256 people), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (226 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (211 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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Employment by Industries

2.66k
2021 Value
± 316
−5.85%
1 Year decline
± 18.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Torrington, WY declined at a rate of −5.85%, from 2.82k employees to 2.66k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Torrington, WY, are Educational Services (410 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (341 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (238 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

$39,669
Median earning men ± $9,401
$25,083
Median earning women ± $8,285

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($130,865), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,019), and Public Administration ($49,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($42,917), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($35,060), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,855).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $10.1B
  2. $5.07B
  3. $3.22B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $10.1B, followed by Crude petroleum ($5.07B) and Basic chemicals ($3.22B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wyoming products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$36.8B
2020 Value in Wyoming
$60.8B
Projected 2050 Value in Wyoming
65.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wyoming trade was $36.8B. This is expected to increase 65.1% to $60.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wyoming trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $5.39B
  2. $4.21B
  3. $2.61B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $5.39B, followed by Utah with $4.21B and Nebraska and $2.61B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wyoming shares with each state (excluding itself).

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flagCivics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 69.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.07%).

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.

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.

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US Representatives from Torrington, WY

Harriet Hageman
Wyoming 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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In 2021, universities in Torrington, WY awarded 225 degrees. The student population of Torrington, WY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 601 male students and 766 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Torrington, WY are White (192 and 88.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19 and 8.72%), Two or More Races (4 and 1.83%), and Black or African American (1 and 0.459%).

The largest universities in Torrington, WY by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Wyoming College (225 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Torrington, WY are Welding Technology (45 and 20%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (39 and 17.3%), and Registered Nursing (14 and 6.22%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,367 students enrolled in Torrington, WY, 44% men and 56% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,143 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 39 degrees awarded
  2. 15 degrees awarded
  3. 14 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Torrington, WY was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 39 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
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
225 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Wyoming College with 225 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 87 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Torrington, WY, which is 0.63 times less than the 138 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 192 degrees mean that there were 10.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 19 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,140) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.445% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.453% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (130k), Some college (119k), and Bachelors Degree (73.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Torrington, WY was $162,900 in 2021, which is 0.665 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,800 to $162,900, a 1.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Torrington, WY is 64.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Torrington, WY have an average commute time of 12.5 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.

Property

$162,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$13,900
$1,469
Median Property Taxes
±$221

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

64.1%
Homeownership
2021
62.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 64.1% of the housing units in Torrington, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.2%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9578
  2. Census Tract 9579

The following map shows all of the places in Torrington, WY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$52,917
Median Household Income
± $8,806
2.29k
Number of Households
± 286

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.29k households in Torrington, WY grew to $52,917 from the previous year's value of $51,658.

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.
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Wyoming
0.446
2020 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2021, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.804% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (78.5%)
  2. Carpooled (7.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.48%)

In 2021, 78.5% of workers in Torrington, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.6%) and those who worked at home (7.48%).

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

12.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Torrington, WY have a shorter commute time (12.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% 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 & Diversity

9.92% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Torrington, WY (541 out of 5.46k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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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89% of the population of Torrington, WY has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 3.95% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Goshen County, WY see 1321 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.27% decrease from the previous year (1338 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1891 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 174 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,321 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Goshen County, WY

Primary care physicians in Goshen County, WY see an average of 1,321 patients per year. This represents a 1.27% decrease from the previous year (1,338 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Goshen County, WY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

11%
Uninsured
39.3%
Employer Coverage
14.6%
Medicaid
14.1%
Medicare
17.1%
Non-Group
3.95%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Torrington, WY grew by 0.529% from 11% to 11%.

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