Torrington, WY Demographics
A map of Torrington's Population by Race
Torrington, Wyoming has an estimated population of 6,182, a slight increase from the 6,119 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.6% White, 15.7% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more diverse than Wyoming 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 31.5% in 2020 and 37.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Torrington is ranked the 16th most populous place in Wyoming, out of 205 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 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Torrington's White Population
4,799 residents of Torrington, or 77.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Torrington is slightly lower than in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Torrington ranks 152nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Torrington's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Torrington's population has decreased from 81.7% to 77.6%.
Torrington is more White than neighboring Lyman (60.5% White). Torrington is less White than neighboring Huntley (100% White), Henry (94.7% White), Lingle (88.4% White), and Yoder (92.2% White).
Torrington's Black Population
29 residents of Torrington, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Torrington is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Torrington ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Torrington's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.0%. Black residents' share of Torrington's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.
Torrington is more Black than neighboring Huntley (0% Black), Henry (0% Black), Lingle (0% Black), Yoder (0% Black), and Lyman (0% Black).
Torrington's Asian Population
0 residents of Torrington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Torrington is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Torrington ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Torrington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Torrington's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.
Torrington's Hispanic Population
970 residents of Torrington, or 15.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Torrington is slightly higher than in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Torrington ranks 39th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Torrington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Torrington's population has increased from 12.7% to 15.7%.
Torrington is more Hispanic than neighboring Huntley (0% Hispanic), Henry (5.3% Hispanic), Lingle (4.7% Hispanic), and Yoder (2.2% Hispanic). Torrington is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyman (37.5% Hispanic).
Torrington's Native American/Other Population
107 residents of Torrington, or 1.7% 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 Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Torrington ranks 94th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Torrington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 46.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Torrington's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.
Torrington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Huntley (0% Native American/Other), Henry (0% Native American/Other), Lingle (0.7% Native American/Other), Yoder (0% Native American/Other), and Lyman (0% Native American/Other).
Torrington's Multiracial Population
277 residents of Torrington, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Torrington is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Torrington ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Torrington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Torrington's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.5%.
Torrington is more Multiracial than neighboring Huntley (0% Multiracial), Henry (0% Multiracial), and Lyman (2.1% Multiracial). Torrington is less Multiracial than neighboring Lingle (6.3% Multiracial), and Yoder (5.6% 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.