Time Zone: Litchfield County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
Litchfield County was founded in 1751. Litchfield was created by taking area from Hartford and 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 last Census (which gave a population of 182,193 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Litchfield represented 5.35% of the total population of Connecticut, making it the state's 5th most populous county (out of 8 counties).
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% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 182,193 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Litchfield County Census Page for Litchfield County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Litchfield County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Litchfield County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Torrington | 35,408 | 35,202 | 0.59% increase |
Torrington | 35,408 | 35,202 | 0.59% increase |
New Milford | 28,505 | 27,121 | 5.1% increase |
Watertown | 22,217 | 21,661 | 2.57% increase |
Plymouth | 12,014 | 11,634 | 3.27% increase |
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