Litchfield County, Connecticut Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Litchfield County, Connecticut, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Litchfield County, Connecticut. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Litchfield County, Connecticut. The estimated population of Litchfield County, Connecticut is 185,175 people, with a median age of 47.6.

We can look at the total population in Litchfield County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
185,175
+2.23%
+0.39%
2020
181,143
 -0.47% -
2019
182,002
 -0.56% -
2018
183,031
 -0.77% -
2017
184,454
 - -

Population of Litchfield County, Connecticut by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
86.5%
89.4%
 -3.24%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.5%
 +6.67%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.1%
5.7%
 +24.56%
Asian
1.9%
1.9%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.2%
 +108.33%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Litchfield County, Connecticut by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.6 +0.21% 46.2 -0.22% 48.7 +0.21%
2020 47.5 +0.42% 46.3 +0.43% 48.6 +0.41%
2019 47.3 +0.21% 46.1 0% 48.4 +0.62%
2018 47.2 +0.64% 46.1 +1.1% 48.1 +0.63%
2017 46.9 - 45.6 - 47.8 -

The median age of Litchfield County, Connecticut gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 8,993 +2.67% 8,173 -6.43% 9,193 7,652
10 to 19 11,367 -8.18% 10,695 -4.56% 10,460 10,205
20 to 29 9,926 +0.9% 8,962 +4.33% 10,016 9,355
30 to 39 9,187 +15.08% 9,233 +8.84% 10,638 10,067
40 to 49 12,243 -15.97% 12,735 -17.24% 10,388 10,662
50 to 59 16,284 -9.23% 16,486 -9.61% 14,813 14,953
60 to 69 13,058 +9.28% 13,447 +14.31% 14,295 15,471
70+ 10,140 +22.13% 13,525 +6.66% 12,567 14,440

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Litchfield County, Connecticut is $84,797.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Litchfield County.

  • Under 25
    $46,504.00
  • 25 to 44
    $89,868.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,198.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,686.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Litchfield County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Litchfield County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Litchfield County, Connecticut is currently $114,192.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.30% of households in Litchfield County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Litchfield County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.02%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.04%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Litchfield County is $47,811.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Litchfield County by the total population of Litchfield County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Litchfield County, Connecticut, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Litchfield County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.25%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.54%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.12%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Litchfield County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Litchfield County over the age of 16 is 156,028.

Of those people, a total of 65.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Litchfield County is 61.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 8,363 42.80% 15.60%
20 to 24 years 9,746 80.40% 7.10%
25 to 29 years 9,625 88.50% 10.70%
30 to 34 years 9,804 89.40% 4.30%
35 to 44 years 20,148 87.30% 5.80%
45 to 54 years 26,372 85.70% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 15,197 83.40% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 17,114 64.60% 7.30%
65 to 74 years 23,567 34.60% 4.90%
75 years and over 16,092 11.70% 4.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Litchfield County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 142,822 65.20% 5.90%
Black or African American 2,644 76.80% 6.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 177 62.70% 18.00%
Asian 2,804 69.20% 5.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,634 72.70% 2.50%
Two or more races 4,947 72.70% 8.40%
Hispanic or Latino 9,451 73.00% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 137,710 64.90% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Litchfield County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Litchfield County is 96,442, with median earnings of $48,214.00.

Women in Litchfield County, Connecticut earning approximately 71.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 96,442 $48,214.00
Male 51,294 $56,573.00
Female 45,148 $40,546.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 12,149 $76,788.00
Business and Financial 5,041 $67,225.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,009 $82,649.00
Architecture and Engineering 2,291 $91,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 991 $65,117.00
Community and Social Service 1,972 $43,450.00
Legal 910 $103,958.00
Educational and Library 7,050 $54,626.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2,353 $39,734.00
Healthcare Practitioners 5,747 $71,677.00
Healthcare Support 3,560 $27,893.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 840 $42,083.00
Law Enforcement 878 $104,652.00
Food Preparation and Serving 4,735 $16,997.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3,766 $30,000.00
Personal Care and Service 3,056 $20,308.00
Sales 9,756 $38,382.00
Office and Administrative Support 9,879 $40,089.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 444 $21,935.00
Construction and Extraction 6,010 $57,193.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 2,868 $60,816.00
Production 5,334 $47,269.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,943 $43,338.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 7,187 $97,422.00 4,962 $61,135.00
Business and Financial 2,221 $78,698.00 2,820 $62,863.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,381 $81,146.00 628 $83,365.00
Architecture and Engineering 2,020 $94,272.00 271 $82,813.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 458 $73,333.00 533 $64,960.00
Community and Social Service 476 $41,635.00 1,496 $43,943.00
Legal 494 $159,138.00 416 $70,793.00
Educational and Library 1,755 $60,239.00 5,295 $52,872.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,218 $56,139.00 1,135 $32,028.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,329 $83,159.00 4,418 $69,341.00
Healthcare Support 496 $26,848.00 3,064 $28,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 738 $43,585.00 102 $5,357.00
Law Enforcement 734 $110,421.00 144 $46,444.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,023 $15,013.00 2,712 $18,135.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3,016 $32,005.00 750 $19,149.00
Personal Care and Service 639 $33,554.00 2,417 $18,413.00
Sales 5,556 $46,400.00 4,200 $28,551.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,801 $41,841.00 7,078 $39,290.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 352 $22,392.00 92 $11,736.00
Construction and Extraction 5,937 $57,104.00 73 $57,972.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 2,782 $60,850.00 86 $52,321.00
Production 4,059 $53,471.00 1,275 $34,721.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,356 $46,756.00 587 $31,810.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 74,857 households in Litchfield County, with an average household size of 2.44 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 48,968 families in Litchfield County with an average family size of 2.99 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 38,627 3,223 7,118 25,889
Average Household Size 3.02 3.36 3.21 1.23
Total Families 38,627 3,223 7,118 0
Average Household Size 3 2.92 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 48,968 families in Litchfield County, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Litchfield County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 87,660 housing units in Litchfield County, Connecticut.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 74,857 85.39%
Vacant 12,803 14.61%

18.91% of the total 87,660 housing units in Litchfield County are rental units. This is approximately 16,578 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 57,096 are occupied by the owner - or 65.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Litchfield County is $1,114.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Litchfield County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    1,183
  • Less than $500
    1,039
  • $500 to $999
    5,291
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    6,366
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,714
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    937
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    123
  • $3,000 or more
    108

Property Value

The median value of a property in Litchfield County is $270,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Litchfield County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,275
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,637
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5,867
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8,523
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    16,019
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    16,022
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5,842
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,911

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Litchfield County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Litchfield County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    21,612
  • 1940 to 1949
    5,086
  • 1950 to 1959
    10,306
  • 1960 to 1969
    9,498
  • 1970 to 1979
    12,214
  • 1980 to 1989
    11,834
  • 1990 to 1999
    7,860
  • 2000 to 2009
    7,516
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,605
  • 2014 or later
    129

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Litchfield County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    4,009
  • 1 vehicle available
    22,816
  • 2 vehicles available
    29,101
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    18,931

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Litchfield County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Litchfield County that commute to work in a particular way.

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Litchfield County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    4,379
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    9,251
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    10,149
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    10,402
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    11,260
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    5,885
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    9,442
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    3,273
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    4,236
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    8,372
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    6,520
  • 90 or more minutes
    3,097

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Litchfield County, Connecticut in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Litchfield County, Connecticut

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