Goshen County Public RecordsWyoming

Goshen County, Wyoming, had approximately 8,000 registered voters in 2022. Voters participate in federal, state, and local elections, including recent gubernatorial and county commissioner races. In the 2020 presidential election, about 78% voted Republican, 19% Democrat. There are five main polling locations, including Torrington and Lingle. Key issues include agriculture, water rights, and education. Elections are administered by the Goshen County Clerk’s office with support from around 50 poll workers. The county leans heavily Republican, with GOP registrations outnumbering Democrats by about 4 to 1.

Goshen County, WY, maintains a relatively low crime rate, with recent statistics reporting approximately 140 total crimes annually (2022), translating to about 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime is rare, at around 1.8 per 1,000 people—significantly below national averages. Property crime, such as theft and burglary, accounts for the majority of reported cases. The Goshen County Sheriff’s Office actively encourages public safety with community programs, and residents are urged to report suspicious activity to maintain low crime levels. Overall, the county remains a safe rural community compared to state and national benchmarks.

As of the 2020 Census, Goshen County, Wyoming, had a population of 12,498. The median age is 43.9 years, with 50.9% male and 49.1% female residents. Racially, the county is 89.7% White, 1.2% Native American, 0.4% Black, 0.5% Asian, and 5.2% identifying as two or more races; Hispanic or Latino people make up 14.2% of the population.

Goshen County, WY, has 9 public schools, including Torrington High School, serving about 1,700 K-12 students. The high school graduation rate is approximately 88%, with 23% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Average student-teacher ratio is 12:1. School safety is rated above the state average, with low reported incidents. Educational programs include vocational training, dual-credit college courses, and adult education initiatives. State assessment scores in reading and math generally meet or slightly exceed Wyoming averages, supporting strong academic performance across the district.

As of 2023, Goshen County, WY, had an unemployment rate of approximately 2.7%. Key employment sectors include agriculture (15%), healthcare and social assistance (14%), and educational services (11%). Major occupation types are management, business, science, and arts (31%), followed by sales and office positions (22%). Around 74% of residents commute by car, with an average commute time of 13 minutes. Most employment is concentrated locally, primarily in Torrington, the county seat, though some workers travel to neighboring counties for work.

Goshen County, WY has a homeownership rate of approximately 73%, with median home values around $200,000 in 2023. Rental occupancy is about 27%, and median gross rent is roughly $800/month. Housing options include mostly single-family homes, with some small apartment buildings in Torrington—the county seat. Property values have increased modestly, with a growth rate of about 4% in the past year. Notable neighborhoods include Torrington and Lingle. Property tax rates average 0.6% of assessed value, making local taxes relatively affordable compared to national averages.