Litchfield, Nebraska
Litchfield: Village in the United States
About
Litchfield is a village located in the county of Sherman in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 262 and a population density of 332 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 248 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Litchfield
| Population : | 248 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Sherman County |
| Postal code : | 68852 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 308 |
| Area : | 0.79 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,165 feet / 660 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:26:49 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 315 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Litchfield is located at 41°9'27"N 99°9'20"W (41.1575100, -99.1556500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Litchfield decreased by 5.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 262 | - | census |
| 2011 | 258 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 256 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 255 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 252 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 252 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 250 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 254 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 252 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 249 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 248 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,768 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,384 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,341 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,715 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 67.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 20.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 64.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 678 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 37.9% |
Litchfield zip code is 68852.
County name: Sherman, County
fips: 31163
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 37.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $151,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,282 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $459 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $844 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,499 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.19 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,424 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 99,680 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 616,484 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $92,288 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,200 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,645 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 880 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 473 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 179 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 697 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 644 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 754.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.90 |
Schools in Litchfield
College & universities near Litchfield, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181215 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney (NE) | 68849-1212 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Litchfield, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Litchfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Post Office | Litchfield (NE) | 68852 |
| Loup City Post Office | Loup City (NE) | 68853 |
| Pleasanton Post Office | Pleasanton (NE) | 68866 |
| Ansley Post Office | Ansley (NE) | 68814 |
| Ravenna Post Office | Ravenna (NE) | 68869 |
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- 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.
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Other cities in Sherman County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sherman County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Loup City | 973 | City in Nebraska |
| Ashton | 183 | Village in Sherman County, Nebraska, United States |
| Rockville | 101 | Town in Nebraska |
| Hazard | 66 | Human settlement in Sherman County, Nebraska, United States of America |
