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Torrington, WY
City in Goshen County, Wyoming.
Population
6,182
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,632
ZIP codes
0
Torrington and its ZIP codes
Torrington at a glance
- Torrington is about 272 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- It is the 16th most populous of 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- Households here earn a median of $47,902 a year, 37% less than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,500 (36% below Wyoming) and median rent is $901 a month.
Local data for Torrington, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Torrington, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,902
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$197,500
Median rent
$901/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
13.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,868), Irish Americans (843), Mexican Americans (675).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Goshen County. PPP loans are for Torrington.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,379
4,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,849
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $8,095 per person
How people get to work
Torrington, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Torrington, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
787
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
104
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 16°F
12.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Torrington, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Torrington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Henry, NEVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| HuntleyCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| LingleTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| YoderTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Lyman, NEVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| VeteranCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Morrill, NEVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Hawk SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| Fort LaramieTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Mitchell, NECity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| LaGrangeTown | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| Scottsbluff, NECity | 30 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Torrington, WY in?
- Torrington is in Goshen County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Torrington, WY?
- About 6,182 people live in Torrington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Torrington?
- Nearby places include Henry, NE (7.9 mi), Huntley (9.2 mi), Lingle (10 mi), Yoder (12 mi), Lyman, NE (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023