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Litchfield, Connecticut
Litchfield, town, in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. Litchfield had 8,381 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,192 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,260 (±48). GEOID 0916043370.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,381
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,192 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,260 ±48
Median household income
$102,609
±$15,694 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$391,900
±$25,654 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,076
±$198 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Litchfield and what county is it in?
Litchfield is a town in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 56.1 square miles of land, 146 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Litchfield: Litchfield (borough, 1,179 in 2020) and Bantam (borough, 720 in 2020).
Litchfield is in the Torrington, CT micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Litchfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,381 people lived in Litchfield on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, in line with Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 8,192 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,260 (±48).
| Measure | Litchfield | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,260±48 | 113,216 | – |
| Households | 3,566±187 | 47,845 | – |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.12 | 2.32 | – |
| Housing units | 4,230±247 | 55,752 | – |
Litchfield's population since 2000
From 8,316 in 2000 to 8,381 in 2025: up 0.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Litchfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Litchfield?
The median resident of Litchfield is 52.0 years old; 15.4% are under 18 and 27.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.6%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Litchfield | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.0±1.8 | 47.1 | – |
| Under 18 years | 15.4%±2.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.3%±3.0 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Male | 49.6%±2.4 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5%±1.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.0%±3.4 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6%±2.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0%±2.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.8%±2.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±2.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1%±2.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7%±1.3 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.8%±4.9 pts | 39.4% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.3%±3.7 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2%±3.8 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Litchfield earn?
Half of Litchfield's 3,566 households earn less than $102,609 a year (±$15,694), against $93,551 in Northwest Hills Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Litchfield | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,609±$15,694 | $93,551 | – |
| Mean household income | $137,510±$12,566 | $131,679 | – |
| Per capita income | $60,398±$5,253 | $56,236 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 4.9%±2.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0%±1.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.3%±1.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7%±2.4 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9%±2.5 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Litchfield?
Owners occupy 80.7% of Litchfield's occupied homes and renters 19.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $391,900 by its owner (±$25,654). The median renter pays $1,076 a month including utilities, and 28.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Litchfield | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $391,900±$25,654 | $335,600 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,076±$198 | $1,193 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.9%±7.8 pts | 36.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,324±$109 | $2,155 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.7%±3.6 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.3%±3.6 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 4,230±247 | 55,752 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±6.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.1%±3.1 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.8%±4.7 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6%±1.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Litchfield building?
Builders took permits for 11 new housing units in Litchfield in 2025 (11 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Litchfield work and get to work?
63.0% of Litchfield's workers drive alone and 22.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Litchfield | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8%±4.1 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±2.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 63.0%±5.5 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±2.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 6.0%±3.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.7%±5.2 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min±2.5 | 26.9 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Litchfield?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Litchfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $85,435 (Tract 3005) to $121,250 (Tract 3004).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3005Northwest Hills Planning Region | 3,407 | $85,435 |
| Tract 3001Northwest Hills Planning Region | 2,736 | $102,727 |
| Tract 3004Northwest Hills Planning Region | 2,117 | $121,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Litchfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Litchfield compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Litchfield is the 1,481st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 84th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Litchfield ranks 180th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 84th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 78th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 272nd | 303 |
| Median household income | 180th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 122nd | 303 |
| Median home value | 134th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 249th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 138th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 158th | 297 |
| Median age | 42nd | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 142nd | 300 |
| Work from home | 77th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 201st | 302 |
Litchfield's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Litchfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Litchfield?
11 of the 57 figures for Litchfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Litchfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.