The 2000 Census showed that Litchfield County had a population of 182,193 people. This represented 5.35% of the total population of Connecticut, making it the state's 5th most populous county (out of 8 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Litchfield had a population of 188,728 people. This is an increase of 3.59% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 189,927 | +4.24% | +0.64% since 2009 |
2009 | 188,728 | +3.59% | |
2008 | 188,647 | +3.54% | +0.1% since 2007 |
2007 | 188,465 | +3.44% | |
2006 | 188,393 | +3.4% | +0.3% since 2005 |
2005 | 187,822 | +3.09% | |
2004 | 187,772 | +3.06% | +0.52% since 2003 |
2003 | 186,795 | +2.53% | +0.61% since 2002 |
2002 | 185,656 | +1.9% | +0.91% since 2001 |
2001 | 183,987 | +0.98% | +0.98% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 182,193 | The Last Census |
Litchfield County had 79,267 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Litchfield County has a total area<3> of 944 square miles [2,446 km²]. Of this total, 919 square miles [2,382 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (2.61%) being water (24.65 square miles [63.8 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Litchfield County had a population density of 198.1 people per square mile [76.5 people/km²], making it the state's 8th most densely populated county (out of 8 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Litchfield County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Litchfield and the state of Connecticut. Click here for the Litchfield County QuickFact (QF-09005).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Litchfield County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Torrington | QF-0976500 | 35,408 | 35,202 | 0.59% |
Torrington | QF-0976570 | 35,408 | 35,202 | 0.59% |
New Milford | QF-0952630 | 28,505 | 27,121 | 5.1% |
Watertown | QF-0980490 | 22,217 | 21,661 | 2.57% |
Plymouth | QF-0960750 | 12,014 | 11,634 | 3.27% |
Winchester | QF-0986440 | 10,779 | 10,664 | 1.08% |
Woodbury | QF-0987910 | 9,700 | 9,198 | 5.46% |
Litchfield | QF-0943370 | 8,686 | 8,316 | 4.45% |
Thomaston | QF-0975730 | 7,801 | 7,503 | 3.97% |
New Hartford | QF-0951350 | 6,763 | 6,088 | 11.09% |
Harwinton | QF-0937280 | 5,596 | 5,283 | 5.92% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Litchfield County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Fairfield | QF-09001 | S | 901,208 | 882,567 | 2.11% |
Hartford | QF-09003 | E | 879,835 | 857,183 | 2.64% |
New Haven | QF-09009 | SE | 848,006 | 824,008 | 2.91% |
Berkshire (MA) | QF-25003 | N | 129,288 | 134,953 | -4.2% |
Hampden (MA) | QF-25013 | NE | 471,081 | 456,228 | 3.26% |
Columbia (NY) | QF-36021 | NW | 61,618 | 63,094 | -2.34% |
Dutchess (NY) | QF-36027 | W | 293,562 | 280,150 | 4.79% |
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