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Litchfield

Nebraska · 220 residents · 0.304 sq mi
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Litchfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $46,800. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
−21%since 2000
from 280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
724 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+10%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2062482913333751990201020202024Litchfield
2024233
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,303
+118%since 2000
from $12,986 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$46,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+1%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(277)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.9%(22)
Diversity Score
10
+275%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.6%
+27.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Litchfield, Nebraska?

Litchfield, Nebraska has about 220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Litchfield, Nebraska?

The typical household in Litchfield, Nebraska earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Litchfield, Nebraska expensive?

In Litchfield, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $46,800, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Litchfield, Nebraska?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Litchfield, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Litchfield, Nebraska?

About 11.8% of people in Litchfield, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Litchfield, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Litchfield, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 80 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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