32.3 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate’s degree or higher in Torrington city in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
This was 15.5 percent lower than the state average of 47.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 34,259.
90.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Torrington city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,398 | 9.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,248 | 32.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,270 | 5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,818 | 7.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,368 | 13.3 |
| Associate’s degree | 2,459 | 9.7 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3,528 | 14 |
| Master’s degree | 1,834 | 7.3 |
| Professional school degree | 255 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 88 | 0.3 |
*All data is for residents who were at least 25 years old in 2020.
