Litchfield is a city located in Montgomery County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,815. It is located in southern Illinois, south of Springfield.

Geography

Litchfield is located at 39°10'36" North, 89°39'13" West (39.176741, -89.653721).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.2 km² (5.1 mi²). 13.2 km² (5.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 6,815 people, 2,772 households, and 1,785 families residing in the city. The population density was 517.0/km² (1,338.5/mi²). There were 3,011 housing units at an average density of 228.4/km² (591.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.31% White, 0.37% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,772 households out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,717, and the median income for a family was $34,139. Males had a median income of $26,238 versus $19,545 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,612. 16.6% of the population and 15.7% of families were below the poverty line. 22.9% of those under the age of 18 and 11.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

See also: other Litchfields