Litchfield, New Hampshire
Litchfield: town in Connecticut, United States
About
Litchfield is a town located in the county of Hillsborough in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,271 and a population density of 146 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,658 inhabitants.
The town was created 307 years ago in 1718.
Quick Facts about Litchfield
| Population | 8,658 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Postal code | 06759 |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Area | 56.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.8443,-71.4798 |
| Altitude | 1,086 feet / 331, 151 meters |
| Capital city | Litchfield is capital of Litchfield County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1719 (307 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:09:59 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 152 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.47% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Litchfield is located at 42°50'39"N 71°28'47"W (42.8442500, -71.4797900).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Litchfield increased by 4.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 4,456 | - | census |
| 1840 | 4,038 | -10.35% | Address Based Population Registration System |
| 1850 | 3,953 | -2.15% | Address Based Population Registration System |
| 1860 | 3,200 | -23.53% | Address Based Population Registration System |
| 1870 | 3,113 | -2.79% | Address Based Population Registration System |
| 1880 | 3,410 | 8.71% | Address Based Population Registration System |
| 1890 | 3,304 | -3.21% | census |
| 1900 | 3,214 | -2.8% | census |
| 1910 | 3,005 | -6.96% | Address Based Population Registration System |
| 2010 | 8,271 | 63.67% | census |
| 2011 | 8,317 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,338 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,364 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,447 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,481 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,536 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,574 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,612 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,641 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,658 | 0.2% | estimation process |
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People born in Litchfield (56)
People born in Litchfield, including abolitionist and author Harriet Beecher Stowe, United States federal judge. The second tresurey Oliver Wolcott, general Ethan Allen, .
More notable people
- Frederick A. Tallmadge (American politician (1792-1869)) he was born in 29/08/1792
- John Bird (American politician 1768-1806) he was born in 22/11/1768
- John Thompson (politician in New York, United States (1749-1823)) he was born in 20/03/1749
- Nathaniel Pitcher (American lawyer, politician, and diplomat (1777-1836)) he was born in 30/11/1777
- Richard Skinner (American politician (1778-1833)) he was born in 30/05/1778
- Edward Woodruff Seymour (American politician (1832-1892)) he was born in 30/08/1832
- Origen S. Seymour (American politician (1804-1881)) he was born in 09/02/1804
- Frederic Eugene Ives (American inventor) he was born in 17/02/1856
- George C. Woodruff (American politician (1805-1885)) he was born in 01/12/1805
- Mark Whitecage (American saxophonist) he was born in 04/06/1937
- Henry Ward Beecher (American clergyman and activist (1813-1887)) he was born in 01/01/1813
- Samuel Shethar Phelps ((1793–1855) American lawyer and politician) he was born in 13/05/1793
- Albert Lester (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1803
- John Pierpont (American poet, teacher, lawyer, merchant, Unitarian minister) he was born in 06/04/1785
- Chuck Aleksinas (American basketball player) he was born in 26/02/1959
- Arthur Elmore Bostwick (United States librarian and author) he was born in 08/03/1860
- Charles Beecher (United States clergyman and writer) he was born in 01/10/1815
- Charles Loring Brace (American philanthropist 1826-1890) he was born in 19/06/1826
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Litchfield, NH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183275 | Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | Merrimack (NH) | 03054 |
| 490382 | Harmony Health Care Institute | Merrimack (NH) | 03054-0000 |
| 183141 | Nashua Community College | Nashua (NH) | 03063-1026 |
| 182652 | Continental Academie of Hair Design-Hudson | Hudson (NH) | 03051 |
| 183248 | St Joseph School of Nursing | Nashua (NH) | 03060 |
Nearby Transit Stations (32)
Rail and bus stations connected to Litchfield, NH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| MHT | Manchester, New Hampshire | 119 Canal St. | BUS |
| HHL | Haverhill station | Washington Street at Railroad Square | RAIL |
| CNH | Concord, New Hampshire | 30 Stickney Ave. | BUS |
| EXR | Exeter station | 60 Lincoln Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Litchfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Post Office | Merrimack (NH) | 03054 |
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- Litchfield, Arizona city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States with a population of 5,476 people.
- Litchfield, Ohio unincorporated community in Medina County, Ohio with a population of 3,453 people.
- Litchfield, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,450 people.
- Litchfield, Pennsylvania township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,301 people.
- Litchfield, Connecticut town in Connecticut, United States with a population of 1,200 people.
- Litchfield, Michigan city in Michigan, United States with a population of 987 people.
- Litchfield, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 842 people.
- Litchfield, Nebraska village in the United States with a population of 248 people.
Other cities in Hillsborough County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hillsborough County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 112,546 | The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. |
| Nashua | 89,167 | The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. |
| Merrimack | 27,452 | River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States |
| Hudson | 25,620 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Bedford | 22,957 | City in New Hampshire, USA |
| Goffstown | 18,136 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Milford | 16,515 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Pelham | 14,306 | City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Amherst | 11,418 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Weare | 9,100 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Hollis | 8,123 | Town in Oklahoma |
| Peterborough | 6,743 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| New Boston | 5,941 | City in Texas, United States |
| Brookline | 5,495 | Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States |
| New Ipswich | 5,429 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Pinardville | 4,780 | Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire |
Distance to Other Cities
Litchfield distances to largest New Hampshire cities