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Litchfield

Illinois · 6,598 residents (2025 est.) · 8.957 sq mi
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Litchfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,200. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
6,834
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,815 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
763 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+15%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,598 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Litchfield
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,958
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,717 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,646
+137%since 2000
from $14,612 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+13%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(6,659)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1%(65)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(269)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(6,637)
Black2.1%(145)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(14)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0.4%(28)
Diversity Score7%(481)
Diversity Score
7
+79%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Litchfield, Illinois?

Litchfield, Illinois has about 6,834 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Litchfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Litchfield, Illinois earns about $53,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Litchfield, Illinois expensive?

In Litchfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $104,200, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Litchfield, Illinois?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Litchfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Litchfield, Illinois?

About 16.3% of people in Litchfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Litchfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Litchfield, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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