Litchfield County, CT

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2021 Population

185,175

2.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

47.6

0.211% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.8%

7.04% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$84,797

3.93% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$270,000

4.53% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

96,442

0.31% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Litchfield County, CT had a population of 185k people with a median age of 47.6 and a median household income of $84,797. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Litchfield County, CT grew from 181,143 to 185,175, a 2.23% increase and its median household income grew from $81,590 to $84,797, a 3.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Litchfield County, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.95%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.61%).

None of the households in Litchfield County, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in Litchfield County, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Litchfield County, CT are Northwestern Connecticut Community College (177 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Litchfield County, CT was $270,000, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%.

Most people in Litchfield County, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Litchfield County, CT was 2 cars per household.

Litchfield County, CT borders Fairfield County, CT, Hartford County, CT, New Haven County, CT, Berkshire County, MA, Hampden County, MA, and Dutchess County, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Litchfield County, CT is home to a population of 185k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.53% of Litchfield County, CT residents were born outside of the country (14k people).

In 2021, there were 21.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (160k people) in Litchfield County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.31k White (Hispanic) and 4.61k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%

2021 Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.9% of Litchfield County, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Litchfield County, CT was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Litchfield County, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Litchfield County, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
160k ± 452
White (Hispanic)
7.31k ± 806
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.61k ± 612

7.13%

Hispanic Population

13.2k people

7.13% of the people in Litchfield County, CT are hispanic (13.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Litchfield County, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
42,506 ± 5,032 people
India
41,570 ± 4,977 people
Dominican Republic
26,547 ± 3,985 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 42,506 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 41,570 and Dominican Republic with 26,547.

Foreign-Born Population

7.53%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14k people

7.56%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.7k people

As of 2021, 7.53% of Litchfield County, CT residents (14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Litchfield County, CT was 7.56%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Litchfield County, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,147 ± 422
Gulf War (2001-)
1,245 ± 326
Korea
1,150 ± 283

Litchfield County, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Litchfield County, CT employs 96.4k people. The largest industries in Litchfield County, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,441 people), Manufacturing (11,386 people), and Retail Trade (11,349 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($250,001), Utilities ($83,594), and Public Administration ($78,110).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,882. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.502, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

96.4k

2021 Value

± 2,372

0.31%

1 Year growth

± 3.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Litchfield County, CT grew at a rate of 0.31%, from 96.1k employees to 96.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Litchfield County, CT, are Management Occupations (12,149 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,879 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,756 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Litchfield County, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

96.4k

2021 Value

± 2,372

0.31%

1 Year growth

± 3.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Litchfield County, CT grew at a rate of 0.31%, from 96.1k employees to 96.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Litchfield County, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,441 people), Manufacturing (11,386 people), and Retail Trade (11,349 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Litchfield County, CT, though some of these residents may live in Litchfield County, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,573

Median earning men ± $1,464

$40,546

Median earning women ± $1,327

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($91,800), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,272), and Manufacturing ($67,488).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,898), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,280), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,810).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,902
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,533
Manufacturing
1,255
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.19M
Manufacturing
$1.7M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$316k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($15.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$182B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

89.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 89.3% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$33.3B
Massachusetts
$19.3B
New Jersey
$7.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.3B, followed by Massachusetts with $19.3B and New Jersey and $7.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Litchfield County, CT went to Donald J. Trump with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.19%).

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.19%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Litchfield County, CT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Litchfield County, CT awarded 177 degrees. The student population of Litchfield County, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 367 male students and 761 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Litchfield County, CT are White (140 and 79.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (26 and 14.8%), Black or African American (4 and 2.27%), and Unknown (4 and 2.27%).

The largest universities in Litchfield County, CT by number of degrees awarded are Northwestern Connecticut Community College (177 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Litchfield County, CT are Registered Nursing (27 and 15.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (26 and 14.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (16 and 9.04%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,128 students enrolled in Litchfield County, CT, 32.5% men and 67.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 816 records, of which 67.2% were women and 32.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
27 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
26 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
14 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Litchfield County, CT was Registered Nursing with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Litchfield County, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northwestern Connecticut Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

177 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwestern Connecticut Community College with 177 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 56 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Litchfield County, CT, which is 0.463 times less than the 121 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 140 degrees mean that there were 5.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 26 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,984) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($572) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.936% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.826% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (773k), Bachelors Degree (616k), and Some college (551k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Litchfield County, CT was $270,000 in 2021, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $258,300 to $270,000, a 4.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Litchfield County, CT is 76.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Litchfield County, CT have an average commute time of 28.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Litchfield County, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Litchfield County, CT is $84,797. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Litchfield County, CT was Census Tract 2984 with a value of $166,548, followed by Census Tract 2501 and Census Tract 2651, with respective values of $138,272 and $133,125.

In 2022, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Litchfield County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.963%.

Housing

Property

$270,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,260

$57,096

Median Property Taxes

±$1,591

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Litchfield County, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Litchfield County, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.3%

Homeownership

2021

62.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.3% of the housing units in Litchfield County, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Litchfield County, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2984
Census Tract 2501
Census Tract 2651

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Litchfield County, CT was Census Tract 2984 with a value of $166,548, followed by Census Tract 2501 and Census Tract 2651, with respective values of $138,272 and $133,125.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Litchfield County, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$84,797

Median Household Income

± $2,786

74.9k

Number of Households

± 2,092

In 2021, the median household income of the 74.9k households in Litchfield County, CT grew to $84,797 from the previous year's value of $81,590.

The following chart displays the households in Litchfield County, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Litchfield County, CT is from Connecticut.

0.502

2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.501

2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2021, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.223% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Worked At Home (8.97%)
Carpooled (6.85%)

In 2021, 79.7% of workers in Litchfield County, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.97%) and those who carpooled to work (6.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Litchfield County, CT have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.59% of the workforce in Litchfield County, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Litchfield County, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Litchfield County, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Litchfield County, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Litchfield County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.963%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Litchfield County, CT (14.3k out of 183k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Litchfield County, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.2% of the children was living in poverty in Litchfield County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 106 in Litchfield County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 13.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.4% of the population of Litchfield County, CT has health coverage, with 51.2% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.854% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Litchfield County, CT see 1717 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.464% decrease from the previous year (1725 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 347 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,717 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Litchfield County, CT

Primary care physicians in Litchfield County, CT see an average of 1,717 patients per year. This represents a 0.464% decrease from the previous year (1,725 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Litchfield County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.65%

Uninsured

51.2%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

0.854%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Litchfield County, CT grew by 2.67% from 3.55% to 3.65%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Litchfield County, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 36 in Litchfield County, CT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Litchfield County, CT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28% in Litchfield County, CT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Litchfield County, CT.

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