Demographics & People — Litchfield, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,599 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,500 |
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| Median Age | 42.0 |
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| Total Households | 2,875 |
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| Family Households | 1,661 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1294 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,180 |
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| Black or African American | 22 |
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| Asian | 1 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 437 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 239 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,161 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 432 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,288 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Litchfield, Minnesota.
