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Torrington, Wyoming Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Torrington, Wyoming is a small city located in the eastern part of the state. It sits at an elevation of 4,100 feet and is home to about 6,000 people. The town is located near the North Platte River and is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies.

Torrington was established in 1886 when it became a stop on the Union Pacific Railroad. In 1891, the town was incorporated and named after Torrington, Connecticut. The town quickly grew into an agricultural center for wheat and cattle ranching due to its proximity to the river and railroad.

Today, Torrington remains an agricultural center with a strong focus on beef production. It also has a thriving industrial sector with many manufacturing companies in the area. The city also serves as a regional hub for healthcare services with several hospitals nearby.

The city has several parks and public spaces that are perfect for outdoor recreation activities like fishing, camping, hiking, biking, golfing and more. There are several lakes in the area that offer great fishing opportunities such as Lake Hattie State Park which features two boat ramps for easy access to some of Wyoming’s best trout fishing spots.

Torrington also features many historical sites including Fort Laramie National Historic Site which preserves one of America’s most important military posts from 1834-90; Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site which commemorates Union forces during their occupation of Wyoming during 1865-68; Torrington Stage Station which served as an important stopover point on the Oregon Trail; and The Old West Museum which showcases artifacts from some of Wyoming’s most legendary figures such as Tom Horn and Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid among others.

Overall, Torrington is a great place to live or visit if you’re looking for small-town charm combined with excellent outdoor recreation opportunities and historic attractions.

Population: 5,776. Estimated population in July 2024: 5,533 (-4.2% change)
Males: 2,784 (48.2%), Females: 2,992 (51.8%)

Goshen County

Zip code: 82240

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.1 years
Median household income: $30,136
Median house value: $76,900

Population by Race

Races in Torrington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.2%)
  • Hispanic (9.5%)
  • Other race (3.7%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (37.2%), English (13.0%), Irish (10.8%), United States (4.6%), Scotch-Irish (3.7%), Norwegian (3.1%).

Elevation: 4105 feet

Land area: 3.6 square miles

Map of Torrington, WY

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Torrington

  • High school or higher: 86.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 16.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Torrington city

  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 53.4%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 11.0%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

2.5% Foreign born (1.7% Latin America, 0.3% Europe, 0.3% Africa).

Population change in the 1990s: -162 (-2.7%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Torrington:

  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (2000 CAMPBELL DR)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Torrington:

  • REGIONAL WEST MED CENTER (about 39 miles; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE)
  • PLATTE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 61 miles; WHEATLAND, WY)
  • KIMBALL COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 68 miles; KIMBALL, NE)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Torrington:

  • WESTERN NEB. RGNL/WILLIAM B. HEILIG FIELD (about 44 miles; SCOTTSBLUFF, NE; Abbreviation: BFF)
  • CHEYENNE (about 77 miles; CHEYENNE, WY; Abbreviation: CYS)
  • ALLIANCE MUNI (about 96 miles; ALLIANCE, NE; Abbreviation: AIA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Torrington:

  • TORRINGTON MUNI (about 3 miles; TORRINGTON, WY; Abbreviation: TOR)
  • CAMP GUERNSEY (about 40 miles; GUERNSEY, WY; Abbreviation: 7V6)
  • HARRISON SKYRANCH (about 48 miles; HARRISON, NE; Abbreviation: 9V3)

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Torrington:

  • EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 783; Location: 3200 WEST C ST; Public; Website: ewcweb.ewc.cc.wy.us)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Torrington:

  • CHADRON STATE COLLEGE (about 97 miles; CHADRON, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,144)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING (about 115 miles; LARAMIE, WY; Full-time enrollment: 9,665)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO (about 121 miles; GREELEY, CO; Full-time enrollment: 10,983)
  • AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 123 miles; GREELEY, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,722)
  • COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 142 miles; Fort Collins, CO; Full-time enrollment: 22,684)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY (about 155 miles; RAPID CITY, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,002)
  • CASPER COLLEGE (about 158 miles; CASPER, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,564)

Schools

Public high school in Torrington:

  • TORRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 404; Location: 2400 WEST C STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Torrington:

  • TORRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 318; Location: 2602 WEST E STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • TRAIL ELEMENTARY (Students: 267; Location: 1601 EAST M STREET; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • LINCOLN ELEMENTARY (Students: 266; Location: 436 EAST 22ND; Grades: KG – 02)
  • SAINT JOSEPH’S CHILDREN’S HOME (Students: 50; Location: 1419 MAIN STREET; Grades: KG – 12)

Private primary/middle school in Torrington:

  • VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 56; Location: 2980 EAST D STREET; Grades: PK – 5)

Libraries

Library in Torrington:

  • GOSHEN COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $191,948; Location: 2001 EAST A ST; 32,857 books; 432 audio materials; 459 video materials; 93 serial subscriptions)

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