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Litchfield County

CT

Litchfield County, CT · County profile

185,186people

Median Income
$78,450
Median Home Value
$348,500
Land Area
920sq mi

Connecticut replaced its counties with planning regions for Census statistics in 2022. The figures on this page come from an earlier Census release and are no longer updated.

Current figures for this area: Northwest Hills Planning Region · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Market now

Population trend

Businesses

Demographic Rates

Poverty Rate
7.20%
Unemployment
4.20%
College Educated
38.20%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table S1701, S2301, S1501

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income
$78,450
Mean Household Income
$90,218

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male
0.0%
Female
0.0%

Population Split

No sex distribution data available.

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table S0101

Ancestry

Italian22.0%
Irish19.8%
German16.5%
English9.0%
Polish8.3%
French7.8%
Mexican4.3%
Scottish3.9%
African1.0%

Reported ancestry groups representing the cultural heritage of the population. Percentages may not sum to 100% as residents may report multiple ancestries or none.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

19.3%Foreign Born
80.7%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized12.6%
Non-Citizen3.7%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later29.0%
Before 201071.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units
62,200
Median Rent
$1,464/mo
Median Home Value
$348,500
Median Year Built
1967

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled
36,835
College Enrollment
41.5%
High School
94.2%
College Educated
38.2%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time
26.9 min
Drive Alone Rate
77.9%
Public Transit
4.3%
Work From Home
9.1%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18
20.2%
18-34 Years
22.1%
35-64 Years
40.0%
65+ Years
17.7%

Population Composition

Under 1820.2%
18-3422.1%
35-6440.0%
65+17.7%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples
40.0%
Single Parent
3.5%
Living Alone
25.5%
Avg Size
2.68

Household Types

Married Couples40.0%
Single Parent3.5%
Living Alone25.5%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income
$71,447
SNAP Usage
4.8%
Health Insurance
86.3%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k15.5%
$25k - $50k27.6%
$50k - $100k28.7%
$100k+28.2%

Key Industries

Manufacturing
6.3%
Retail Trade
12.2%
Education & Health Care
7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

12.3%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

86.3%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet
94.8%vs ~90% National Avg
Computer Ownership
86.3%vs ~95% National Avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (earlier release) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better
97.9
0130
Below average< 97
Near average97 - 103
Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better
99.7
0200
Hard to Afford< 80
Moderate80 - 100
Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

Locations in County

No location data available for this county.

Census Tracts

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