Litchfield, MI Demographics

A map of Litchfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,423	1,284	90.9%	91.8%
Multiracial	72	42	4.6%	3.0%
Native American/Other	32	3	2.0%	0.2%
Black	19	1	1.2%	0.1%
Asian	12	21	0.8%	1.5%
Hispanic	8	48	0.5%	3.4%

Litchfield, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,566, a large increase from the 1,399 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, 1.2% Black, 0.8% Asian, and 0.5% Hispanic. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 15.5% in 2020 and 17.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Litchfield is ranked the 353rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 367th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Litchfield's White Population

1,423 residents of Litchfield, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Litchfield is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Litchfield ranks 207th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's White population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Litchfield's population has decreased from 91.8% to 90.9%.

Litchfield is more White than neighboring Hillsdale (87.5% White). Litchfield is less White than neighboring Allen (92.4% White), Jonesville (91.5% White), Homer (92.7% White), and Quincy (93.2% White).

Litchfield's Black Population

19 residents of Litchfield, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Litchfield is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Litchfield ranks 606th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 1800.0%. Black residents' share of Litchfield's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.2%.

Litchfield is more Black than neighboring Allen (0% Black), and Jonesville (1.1% Black). Litchfield is less Black than neighboring Homer (1.7% Black), Quincy (1.8% Black), and Hillsdale (1.4% Black).

Litchfield's Asian Population

12 residents of Litchfield, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Litchfield is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Litchfield ranks 118th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Asian residents' share of Litchfield's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.8%.

Litchfield is more Asian than neighboring Allen (0% Asian), Jonesville (0.7% Asian), Homer (0.3% Asian), Quincy (0% Asian), and Hillsdale (0.4% Asian).

Litchfield's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Litchfield, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Litchfield is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Litchfield ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Litchfield's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.5%.

Litchfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Allen (5.3% Hispanic), Jonesville (4.9% Hispanic), Homer (1.1% Hispanic), Quincy (2.1% Hispanic), and Hillsdale (3.8% Hispanic).

Litchfield's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Litchfield, or 2.0% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Litchfield ranks 667th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 966.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Litchfield's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.0%.

Litchfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Allen (0% Native American/Other), Jonesville (0.9% Native American/Other), Homer (0.8% Native American/Other), Quincy (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hillsdale (0.8% Native American/Other).

Litchfield's Multiracial Population

72 residents of Litchfield, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Litchfield is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Litchfield ranks 585th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Litchfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Litchfield's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.6%.

Litchfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Allen (2.4% Multiracial), Jonesville (0.9% Multiracial), Homer (3.3% Multiracial), and Quincy (2.3% Multiracial). Litchfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillsdale (6.2% 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.