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Litchfield

Connecticut · 1,220 residents (2025 est.) · 1.373 sq mi
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Litchfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,773. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $409,000. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,251
−6%since 2000
from 1,328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
911 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+9%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,220 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Litchfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,773
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,793
+54%since 2000
from $38,789 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−6%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$409,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,432
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+9%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,290)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(20)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(69)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(989)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(43)
Asian4.6%(57)
Other12.9%(162)
Diversity Score44.4%(555)
Diversity Score
44
+749%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.2%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Litchfield, Connecticut?

Litchfield, Connecticut has about 1,251 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Litchfield, Connecticut?

The typical household in Litchfield, Connecticut earns about $109,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Litchfield, Connecticut expensive?

In Litchfield, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $409,000, and the typical rent is about $1,432 a month.

How educated are people in Litchfield, Connecticut?

About 65.0% of adults age 25 and over in Litchfield, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Litchfield, Connecticut?

About 6.1% of people in Litchfield, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Litchfield, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Litchfield, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 127 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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