Litchfield, IL Demographics

A map of Litchfield's Population by Race

Litchfield, Illinois has an estimated population of 6,834, an increase from the 6,605 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.1% White, 2.1% Black, 0.3% Multiracial, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois 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 13.2% in 2020 and 5.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Litchfield is ranked the 289th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 294th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Litchfield's White Population

6,637 residents of Litchfield, or 97.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Litchfield is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Litchfield ranks 466th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's White population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Litchfield's population has increased from 93.1% to 97.1%.

Litchfield is more White than neighboring Butler (92.3% White), Raymond (96.9% White), Taylor Springs (96.4% White), and Lake Ka-Ho (96.2% White). Litchfield is less White than neighboring Walshville (100% White).

Litchfield's Black Population

145 residents of Litchfield, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Litchfield is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Litchfield ranks 729th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 215.2%. Black residents' share of Litchfield's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.1%.

Litchfield is more Black than neighboring Butler (0% Black), Walshville (0% Black), Raymond (1.1% Black), Taylor Springs (0% Black), and Lake Ka-Ho (0% Black).

Litchfield's Asian Population

10 residents of Litchfield, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Litchfield is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Litchfield ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 84.8%. Asian residents' share of Litchfield's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Litchfield is more Asian than neighboring Butler (0% Asian), Walshville (0% Asian), Raymond (0% Asian), Taylor Springs (0% Asian), and Lake Ka-Ho (0% Asian).

Litchfield's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Litchfield, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Litchfield is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Litchfield ranks 943rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 89.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Litchfield's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.2%.

Litchfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Butler (0% Hispanic), Walshville (0% Hispanic), and Raymond (0% Hispanic). Litchfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Taylor Springs (3.6% Hispanic), and Lake Ka-Ho (2.1% Hispanic).

Litchfield's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Litchfield, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Litchfield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Litchfield ranks 1072nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Litchfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Litchfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Walshville (0% Native American/Other), Raymond (0% Native American/Other), Taylor Springs (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Ka-Ho (0% Native American/Other). Litchfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Butler (0.5% Native American/Other).

Litchfield's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Litchfield, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Litchfield is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Litchfield ranks 912th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 91.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Litchfield's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.3%.

Litchfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Walshville (0% Multiracial), and Taylor Springs (0% Multiracial). Litchfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Butler (7.2% Multiracial), Raymond (2% Multiracial), and Lake Ka-Ho (1.7% 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.