Litchfield County, Connecticut Population 2022
Litchfield County, Connecticut's estimated population is 178,047 with a growth rate of -0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Litchfield County, Connecticut is the 6th largest county in Connecticut. The 2010 Population was 189,763 and has seen a growth of -6.17% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 38,755 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 41,214 | 2,459 | 6.34% |
| 1810 | 41,375 | 161 | 0.39% |
| 1820 | 41,267 | -108 | -0.26% |
| 1830 | 42,858 | 1,591 | 3.86% |
| 1840 | 40,448 | -2,410 | -5.62% |
| 1850 | 45,253 | 4,805 | 11.88% |
| 1860 | 47,318 | 2,065 | 4.56% |
| 1870 | 48,727 | 1,409 | 2.98% |
| 1880 | 52,044 | 3,317 | 6.81% |
| 1890 | 53,542 | 1,498 | 2.88% |
| 1900 | 63,672 | 10,130 | 18.92% |
| 1910 | 70,260 | 6,588 | 10.35% |
| 1920 | 76,262 | 6,002 | 8.54% |
| 1930 | 82,556 | 6,294 | 8.25% |
| 1940 | 87,041 | 4,485 | 5.43% |
| 1950 | 98,872 | 11,831 | 13.59% |
| 1960 | 119,856 | 20,984 | 21.22% |
| 1970 | 144,091 | 24,235 | 20.22% |
| 1980 | 156,769 | 12,678 | 8.80% |
| 1990 | 174,092 | 17,323 | 11.05% |
| 2010 | 189,763 | 15,671 | 9.00% |
| 2011 | 188,972 | -791 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 187,570 | -1,402 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 186,836 | -734 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 185,343 | -1,493 | -0.80% |
| 2015 | 184,122 | -1,221 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 182,793 | -1,329 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 181,667 | -1,126 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 181,095 | -572 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 180,333 | -762 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 179,571 | -762 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 178,809 | -762 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 178,047 | -762 | -0.43% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166,060 | 91.67% |
| Black or African American | 3,108 | 1.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 300 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 3,519 | 1.94% |
| Some Other Race | 2,647 | 1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 5,509 | 3.04% |
Litchfield County, Connecticut Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 74,902 | 2.38 | 76.1 |
| Married | 38,612 | 2.98 | 90.7 |
| Male | 3,218 | 3.06 | 64.5 |
| Female | 6,968 | 3.05 | 64.6 |
| Non Family | 26,104 | 1.22 | 59 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,935 | 2.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,386 | 4.00% |
| High School Graduate | 40,102 | 29.77% |
| Some College | 25,531 | 18.95% |
| Associates Degree | 12,443 | 9.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28,805 | 21.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 19,494 | 14.47% |
Litchfield County, Connecticut Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,194 | 2,035 | 1,158 |
| 2+ Races | 2,693 | 2,314 | 1,047 |
| White | 121,603 | 115,134 | 43,696 |
| Native American | 255 | 236 | 84 |
| Hispanic | 6,824 | 5,415 | 2,046 |
| Other Race | 1,668 | 1,333 | 493 |
| Black | 2,074 | 1,841 | 425 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.78%.
$48,371
Average Earnings
$57,397
Average Male
$39,547
Average Female
Litchfield County, Connecticut Language by Age
Litchfield County, Connecticut Language
90.12% of Litchfield County, Connecticut residents speak only English, while 9.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.24% of the population.
Litchfield County, Connecticut Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 297 | 59 | 19.87% |
| Black | 2,953 | 517 | 17.51% |
| Hispanic | 11,857 | 2,021 | 17.04% |
| Asian | 3,494 | 370 | 10.59% |
| White | 156,827 | 9,894 | 6.31% |
| Other | 463 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 5,351 | 398 | 7.44% |
7.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.11%
Male Poverty Rate
7.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Litchfield County, Connecticut
The race most likely to be in poverty in Litchfield County, Connecticut is Native, with 19.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Litchfield County, Connecticut is Multiple, with 7.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.20%.
Litchfield County, Connecticut Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Litchfield County, Connecticut Married by Age and Sex
Litchfield County, Connecticut Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Litchfield County, Connecticut Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,324 | 7.52% |
| Black | 134 | 5.51% |
| Native American | 17 | 6.18% |
| Asian | 45 | 1.74% |
| Other Race | 75 | 3.67% |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 415 | 5.08% |
Litchfield County, Connecticut Veterans by Education
3.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.63%
Born in Litchfield County, Connecticut
92.45%
Native Born
7.55%
Foreign Born
3.17%
Non Citizen
4.38%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.45% of Litchfield County, Connecticut residents were born in the United States, with 65.63% having been born in Connecticut. 3.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990