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Litchfield

Michigan · 1,399 residents · 2.776 sq mi
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Litchfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,780. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,399
−4%since 2000
from 1,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
504 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+5%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Litchfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,780
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,438
+29%since 2000
from $17,362 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,420)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(29)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(81)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,284)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(48)
Asian1.5%(21)
Other4.8%(67)
Diversity Score22.5%(315)
Diversity Score
22
+304%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Litchfield, Michigan?

Litchfield, Michigan has about 1,399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Litchfield, Michigan?

The typical household in Litchfield, Michigan earns about $43,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Litchfield, Michigan expensive?

In Litchfield, Michigan, the median home is worth about $83,700, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Litchfield, Michigan?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Litchfield, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Litchfield, Michigan?

About 15.3% of people in Litchfield, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Litchfield, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Litchfield, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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