The U.S. Census Bureau provides population figures for Litchfield City. These figures are recalculated from census block data. Litchfield has an age-based median population. The city's median age was 38.5 years in 2000, compared to 33.4 years in 1980. That means that the median age is older than other cities in Meeker County and the State as a whole. The median age in Litchfield City continues to increase as other demographic indicators improve.
The population of Litchfield City is 645 people. This was the population before automobiles. The first automobile owners in Litchfield were J.D. Kennebrook, Arthur Hager, and Dr. Atterbury. They were the first Europeans to move into the town. By 1903, the town had only a few dozen residents, but by the time the Lake Shore Railroad arrived, there were nearly twenty-five thousand people living in Litchfield.
The median age of residents was 39.6 years. Approximately 7.3% of the population was under the age of 18, while 24.5% were between the ages of 25 and 44. Twenty-six percent of the population was 45 and older. One-fifth of the town's population lived in single-person households. A large number of seniors lived in Litchfield City. Several factors contributed to the city's age-based demographics.
The town of Litchfield is located in southern New Hampshire. It is located along the U.S. 3 corridor. It is most pleasant in the summer months, including August and July. January and February are comfortable for most people. The town is also close to many cities and towns. It is accessible by Interstate 55 and Illinois Route 16 and even Route 66. There are several attractions in Litchfield.