Town · New Hampshire
Litchfield, New Hampshire
Litchfield, town, in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Litchfield had 8,704 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,478 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,499 (±33). GEOID 3301142260.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,704
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,478 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,499 ±33
Median household income
$162,036
±$10,951 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$485,000
±$18,250 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$2,138
±$406 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Litchfield and what county is it in?
Litchfield is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It covers 14.9 square miles of land, 568 residents per square mile in 2020.
Litchfield is in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metropolitan 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 8,704 people lived in Litchfield on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in line with New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 8,478 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,499 (±33).
| Measure | Litchfield | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,499±33 | 426,378 | −67 |
| Households | 3,023±129 | 168,740 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.81±0.12 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,070±126 | 177,734 | no clear change |
Litchfield's population since 2000
From 7,360 in 2000 to 8,704 in 2025: up 18.3%. 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 43.1 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 14.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.9%. 5.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Litchfield | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1±1.7 | 41.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6%±3.0 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.9%±2.0 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 51.4%±2.9 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9%±2.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.7%±3.3 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.5%±2.5 pts | 10.3% | +2.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.3%±3.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.9%±3.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 8.8%±2.1 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0%±1.7 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2%±4.1 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.7%±5.6 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.1%±4.7 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.6%±2.9 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 3,023 households earn less than $162,036 a year (±$10,951), against $103,545 in Hillsborough County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 the median was $136,475 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $25,561 after inflation.
| Measure | Litchfield | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $162,036±$10,951 | $103,545 | +$25,561 |
| Mean household income | $174,397±$15,402 | $132,601 | – |
| Per capita income | $63,220±$5,925 | $54,111 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.0%±1.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.6%±1.7 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1%±3.5 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 86.7% of Litchfield's occupied homes and renters 13.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $485,000 by its owner (±$18,250). The median renter pays $2,138 a month including utilities, and 76.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Litchfield | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $485,000±$18,250 | $421,100 | +$91,055 |
| Median gross rent | $2,138±$406 | $1,623 | +$648 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 76.9%±20.7 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,002±$168 | $2,452 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.7%±7.1 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.3%±7.1 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Housing units | 3,070±126 | 177,734 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±8.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.1%±4.0 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5%±1.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±2.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.8%±2.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5%±6.7 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7%±2.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
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 35 new housing units in Litchfield in 2025 (3 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 1 of 12 months), 4.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
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?
71.0% of Litchfield's workers drive alone and 21.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Litchfield | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.5%±3.3 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±1.5 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.0%±5.2 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±3.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.0%±5.2 pts | 18.1% | +14.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.1 min±2.8 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
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?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Litchfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $160,104 (Tract 131.01) to $163,125 (Tract 131.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 131.02Hillsborough County | 4,989 | $163,125 |
| Tract 131.01Hillsborough County | 3,510 | $160,104 |
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 New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Litchfield is the 1,431st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 24th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Litchfield ranks 13th of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 24th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 86th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 69th | 241 |
| Median household income | 13th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 35th | 240 |
| Median home value | 41st | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 12th | 221 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th | 239 |
| Median age | 153rd | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 82nd | 241 |
| Work from home | 55th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 103rd | 241 |
Litchfield's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, 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?
16 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.