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Litchfield

California · 160 residents · 3.982 sq mi
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Litchfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,904. Population has fallen 22% since 2019, a loss of 45 residents. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−22%since 2019
from 205 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
−22%since 2019
from 51 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+35%since 2019
from 36.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5193135177219201020202024Litchfield
202465
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,904
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,712 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$21,361
+11%since 2019
from $19,278 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 20.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
75.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 89.3% in 2019
24.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21%(43)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(5)
Asian1.9%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(20)
Diversity Score
13
−40%since 2019
from 21 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 29.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 17.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 86.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 58.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 34.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
Female
48.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Litchfield, California?

Litchfield, California has about 160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Litchfield, California?

The typical household in Litchfield, California earns about $54,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Litchfield, California?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Litchfield, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Litchfield, California?

About 22.4% of people in Litchfield, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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