Torrington, CT Demographics

A map of Torrington's Population by Race

Torrington, Connecticut has an estimated population of 35,547, a less than 1% change from the 35,515 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.8% White, 16.1% Hispanic, 5.6% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Torrington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Torrington has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Torrington, that probability was 42.4% in 2020 and 48.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Torrington is ranked the 19th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Torrington was ranked the 19th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Torrington's White Population

24,822 residents of Torrington, or 69.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Torrington is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Torrington ranks 166th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Torrington's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Torrington's population has decreased from 74.1% to 69.8%.

Torrington is less White than neighboring Northwest Harwinton (86.1% White), Litchfield (79.1% White), Winsted (82.1% White), Pleasant Valley (98.2% White), and Bantam (95.3% White).

Torrington's Black Population

1,998 residents of Torrington, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Torrington is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Torrington ranks 56th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Torrington's Black population has grown by an estimated 88.5%. Black residents' share of Torrington's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.6%.

Torrington is more Black than neighboring Northwest Harwinton (0% Black), Litchfield (0% Black), Winsted (2.9% Black), Pleasant Valley (0% Black), and Bantam (0% Black).

Torrington's Asian Population

1,198 residents of Torrington, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Torrington is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Torrington ranks 119th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Torrington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. Asian residents' share of Torrington's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.4%.

Torrington is more Asian than neighboring Northwest Harwinton (0.1% Asian), Winsted (0% Asian), Pleasant Valley (0% Asian), and Bantam (0.2% Asian). Torrington is less Asian than neighboring Litchfield (4.6% Asian).

Torrington's Hispanic Population

5,739 residents of Torrington, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Torrington is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Torrington ranks 34th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Torrington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Torrington's population has increased from 15.3% to 16.1%.

Torrington is more Hispanic than neighboring Northwest Harwinton (7.2% Hispanic), Litchfield (3.4% Hispanic), Winsted (8.9% Hispanic), Pleasant Valley (0% Hispanic), and Bantam (2.8% Hispanic).

Torrington's Native American/Other Population

155 residents of Torrington, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Torrington is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Torrington ranks 109th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Torrington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Torrington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Torrington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Northwest Harwinton (0% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Valley (0% Native American/Other). Torrington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Litchfield (3.8% Native American/Other), and Winsted (1.2% Native American/Other).

Torrington's Multiracial Population

1,635 residents of Torrington, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Torrington is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Torrington ranks 66th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Torrington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Torrington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Torrington is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasant Valley (1.8% Multiracial), and Bantam (1.2% Multiracial). Torrington is less Multiracial than neighboring Northwest Harwinton (6.5% Multiracial), Litchfield (9.1% Multiracial), and Winsted (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.