Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Litchfield, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,834

Median Agei

43.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.1%6,637

Black

2.1%145

Two or More

0.3%18

Hispanic/Latino

0.2%14

Asian

0.1%10

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%411

High School Diploma

34.9%1,775

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%369

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%580

Associate's Degree

10%506

Bachelor's Degree

14.4%732

Master's Degree

5.7%292

Professional Degree

0.9%46

Doctorate

0.6%30

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

21.6%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$104,200

Median Renti

$675

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.2%2,083

Renter-Occupied

33.8%1,065

Total Units

3,309

Homeownership

66.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.9%228

$50K–$100K

37%771

$100K–$150K

22.3%464

$150K–$200K

10.6%221

$200K–$300K

13.9%289

$300K–$500K

3%62

$500K–$1M

1.4%29

$1M+

0.9%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

160

$500–$750

452

$750–$1,000

228

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%11

2010–2019

2.2%74

2000–2009

5.6%185

1990–1999

10.9%360

1980–1989

4.4%144

1970–1979

12.7%419

1960–1969

12.8%425

1950–1959

12%396

1940–1949

11.8%389

1939 or earlier

27.4%906

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.3%2,149

Electricity

28.8%906

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%74

Fuel Oil

0.3%11

No Fuel

0.3%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,958

Mean Household Incomei

$73,268

Per Capita Incomei

$34,646

Poverty Ratei

15.8%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

3,374

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.9%311

$10K–$15K

5.8%182

$15K–$20K

8.3%261

$20K–$25K

3.2%100

$25K–$30K

4.3%136

$30K–$35K

6.2%196

$35K–$40K

2.7%84

$40K–$45K

2.7%85

$45K–$50K

3.1%97

$50K–$60K

7.1%222

$60K–$75K

7.8%247

$75K–$100K

16.1%508

$100K–$125K

8.3%260

$125K–$150K

5.2%163

$150K–$200K

6.7%211

$200K+

2.7%85

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

118

Avg. Tenant Renti

$379/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

36 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing28 homes96% occupied$379/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,958/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

48%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

45%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

63% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

29% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

430.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,118

Avg. Commutei

18.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,158

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

359(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured