Litchfield County , Connecticut
Litchfield County: County in Connecticut, United States
About
Litchfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Connecticut. As of the 2010 census, the population was 189,927 and a population density of 78 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 180,333 inhabitants. Its county seat is Litchfield. The county was created 270 years ago in 1750.
Geography
Litchfield County is located at 41°47'33"N 73°14'43"W (41.7924900, -73.2453200). It has 6 neighbors: Fairfield County, Hartford County, New Haven County, Berkshire County, Hampden County and Dutchess County.
The largest city of Litchfield County is Torrington with a population of 34,044. Other cities include, Winsted population 7,712 and Bantam population 727. See all Litchfield County cities & populated places.
Weather
Litchfield County forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. more
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Litchfield County Quick Facts
| Population : | 180,333 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| Area : | 2446 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.5% |
| Named for : | Lichfield |
| Altitude : | 1,253 feet / 382 meters |
| Capital : | Litchfield |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1751 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:00:40 (25th June 2021) |
| Density : | 74 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -5.32% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 76℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Litchfield County has 6 neighbours.
- Fairfield County county in Connecticut, United States
- Hartford County county in Connecticut, United States
- New Haven County county in Connecticut, United States
- Berkshire County county in Massachusetts, United States
- Hampden County county in Massachusetts, United States
- Dutchess County county in New York, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Litchfield County decreased by 5.32% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 189,927 | - | census |
| 2011 | 188,972 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 187,570 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 186,836 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 185,343 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 184,122 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 182,793 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 181,667 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 181,095 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 180,333 | -0.42% | estimation process |
People born in Litchfield County (9)
People born in Litchfield County, including consumer rights activist and corporate critic Ralph Nader, politician Amasa Junius Parker, religious leader, writer and educator Charles Grandison Finney, you can see a list of people who born in Litchfield County.
- Elisha Mitchell (educator, geologist)
- Lemuel Cook (American veteran)
- Gerald A. Browne (American author and editor)
- William Stone Hubbell (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient)
- Mary Bidwell (American supercentenarian)
- Mason Ellsworth Hale (American lichenologist)
Litchfield County Populated Places (more)
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Litchfield County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington | 34,044 | City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA |
| New Milford | 26,805 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Watertown | 21,578 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Plymouth | 11,598 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Woodbury | 9,502 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winsted | 7,712 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Thomaston | 7,535 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| New Hartford | 6,656 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Harwinton | 5,420 | Town in Connecticut |
| Barkhamsted | 3,606 | Town in Connecticut |
| Salisbury | 3,600 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Washington | 3,428 | Town in Connecticut |
| Bethlehem | 3,402 | Town |
| Goshen | 2,863 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Kent | 2,777 | Town in Connecticut |
| Sharon | 2,689 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
Connecticut Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 3,565,287 | State in the northeastern United States |
| Fairfield County | 943,332 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| Hartford County | 891,720 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| New Haven County | 854,757 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| New London County | 265,206 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| Middlesex County | 162,436 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| Tolland County | 150,721 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| Bridgeport | 144,399 | County seat city of Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| New Haven | 130,250 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Stamford | 129,638 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| North Stamford | 128,278 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Hartford | 122,105 | City in and capital of Connecticut, United States |
| Windham County | 116,782 | County in Connecticut, United States |
| Waterbury | 107,568 | City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Norwalk | 88,816 | City in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Danbury | 84,694 | City in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |