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, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,566

Median Agei

41.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.9%1,423

Two or More

4.6%72

Other

1.7%27

Black

1.2%19

Asian

0.8%12

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%70

High School Diploma

37.3%383

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%68

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%143

Associate's Degree

8.4%86

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%124

Master's Degree

1.8%18

Doctorate

2.4%25

HS or Higher

89.2%

BA or Higher

16.2%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$117,000

Median Renti

$734

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.4%470

Renter-Occupied

26.6%170

Total Units

668

Homeownership

73.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.9%56

$50K–$100K

24.9%117

$100K–$150K

26.4%124

$150K–$200K

18.1%85

$200K–$300K

16%75

$300K–$500K

2.1%10

$1M+

0.6%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1%7

2000–2009

10.2%68

1990–1999

11.4%76

1980–1989

7%47

1970–1979

18.1%121

1960–1969

12.3%82

1950–1959

7.9%53

1940–1949

9.6%64

1939 or earlier

22.5%150

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.8%568

Electricity

6.7%43

Wood

1.9%12

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%9

No Fuel

0.9%6

Other

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,182

Mean Household Incomei

$64,636

Per Capita Incomei

$26,446

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

811

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%16

$10K–$15K

9.1%58

$15K–$20K

1.4%9

$20K–$25K

4.7%30

$25K–$30K

2.7%17

$30K–$35K

8.9%57

$35K–$40K

6.7%43

$40K–$45K

8.9%57

$45K–$50K

3.3%21

$50K–$60K

10.3%66

$60K–$75K

9.1%58

$75K–$100K

14.5%93

$100K–$125K

7.7%49

$125K–$150K

5.6%36

$150K–$200K

3%19

$200K+

1.7%11

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

251.6%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

758

Avg. Commutei

18.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

772

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

81(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured