Torrington, CT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Torrington | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,586 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 857.8 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.11% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.9 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 15,167 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Torrington declined by 0.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 35,481 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Torrington has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Torrington | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,651 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.69% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Torrington is about 26% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | Torrington | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $120,312 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,100 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.4% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Torrington is about 9.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,100 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Torrington spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Torrington | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.3 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,330 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,622 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,298 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Torrington is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Torrington has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Torrington | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Torrington has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Torrington | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.9% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.2% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Torrington, Connecticut.
What is the population of Torrington, Connecticut?
The population of Torrington, Connecticut is 34,586, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Torrington, Connecticut?
The population density of Torrington, Connecticut is 857.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Torrington, Connecticut?
The median household income in Torrington, Connecticut is $70,651, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Torrington, Connecticut?
The median home price in Torrington, Connecticut is $120,312, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Torrington, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in Torrington, Connecticut is 7.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.