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Torrey, Utah
A Utah historic site, this old log schoolhouse with its bell tower and red sandstone steps is a reminder of Torrey's pioneer heritage.
A Utah historic site, this old log schoolhouse with its bell tower and red sandstone steps is a reminder of Torrey's pioneer heritage.
Location in Wayne County and the state of Utah.
Location in Wayne County and the state of Utah.
Country United States
State Utah
County Wayne
Incorporated 1934
Named for Jay Torrey
Area
 • Total 1.66 sq mi (4.31 km2)
 • Land 1.66 sq mi (4.31 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
6,837 ft (2,084 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 182
 • Estimate 
(2019)
244
 • Density 146.63/sq mi (56.61/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
84775
Area code(s) 435
FIPS code 49-77010

Torrey is a town located on State Route 24 in Wayne County, Utah, United States, 8 miles (13 km) from Capitol Reef National Park. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 182.

Geography

Torrey is located at an elevation of 6,830 feet (2,080 m).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.3 km2), none of which is covered with water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 142
1920 252 77.5%
1930 274 8.7%
1940 241 −12.0%
1950 241 0.0%
1960 128 −46.9%
1970 84 −34.4%
1980 140 66.7%
1990 122 −12.9%
2000 171 40.2%
2010 182 6.4%
2019 (est.) 244 34.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 171 people, 73 households, and 50 families residing in the town. The population density was 433.3 people per square mile (169.3/km2). There were 110 housing units at an average density of 278.7 per square mile (108.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.42% White and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.34% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,859, and the median income for a family was $26,528. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,818. About 5.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 20.7% of those 65 and older.

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