Litchfield, CT Demographics

A map of Litchfield's Population by Race

Litchfield, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,251, an increase from the 1,179 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.1% White, 9.1% Multiracial, 4.6% Asian, 3.8% Native American/Other, 3.4% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Litchfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Litchfield has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Litchfield, that probability was 16.9% in 2020 and 36.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Litchfield is ranked the 147th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Litchfield was ranked the 154th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Litchfield's White Population

989 residents of Litchfield, or 79.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Litchfield is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Litchfield ranks 18th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's White population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of Litchfield's population has decreased from 91.0% to 79.1%.

Litchfield is more White than neighboring Torrington (69.8% White), and Thomaston (70.9% White). Litchfield is less White than neighboring Bantam (95.3% White), Bethlehem Village (91.4% White), and Northwest Harwinton (86.1% White).

Litchfield's Black Population

0 residents of Litchfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Litchfield is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Litchfield ranks 190th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Litchfield's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Litchfield is less Black than neighboring Bethlehem Village (1.2% Black), Torrington (5.6% Black), and Thomaston (6.4% Black).

Litchfield's Asian Population

57 residents of Litchfield, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Litchfield is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Litchfield ranks 127th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 119.2%. Asian residents' share of Litchfield's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.6%.

Litchfield is more Asian than neighboring Bantam (0.2% Asian), Bethlehem Village (2.5% Asian), Torrington (3.4% Asian), Northwest Harwinton (0.1% Asian), and Thomaston (4.2% Asian).

Litchfield's Hispanic Population

43 residents of Litchfield, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Litchfield is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Litchfield ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Litchfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Litchfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Bantam (2.8% Hispanic), and Bethlehem Village (2.2% Hispanic). Litchfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Torrington (16.1% Hispanic), Northwest Harwinton (7.2% Hispanic), and Thomaston (3.6% Hispanic).

Litchfield's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Litchfield, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Litchfield is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Litchfield ranks 199th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4700.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Litchfield's population has increased from 0.1% to 3.8%.

Litchfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bantam (0.4% Native American/Other), Bethlehem Village (1% Native American/Other), Torrington (0.4% Native American/Other), Northwest Harwinton (0% Native American/Other), and Thomaston (0% Native American/Other).

Litchfield's Multiracial Population

114 residents of Litchfield, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Litchfield is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Litchfield ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 216.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Litchfield's population has increased from 3.1% to 9.1%.

Litchfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Bantam (1.2% Multiracial), Bethlehem Village (1.6% Multiracial), Torrington (4.6% Multiracial), and Northwest Harwinton (6.5% Multiracial). Litchfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Thomaston (14.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.