Demographics & People — Litchfield, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,599 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,500 |
| Median Age | 42.0 |
| Total Households | 2,875 |
| Family Households | 1,661 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1294 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,180 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 437 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 2,840 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,404 |
| Irish | 799 |
| Swedish | 792 |
| Norwegian | 792 |
| Other groups | 640 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 480 |
| English | 441 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 435 |
| Polish | 218 |
Language
| English Only | 5,913 |
| Spanish | 239 |
| Population 5+ | 6,161 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 432 |
| Population 18+ | 5,288 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Litchfield, Minnesota.