Litchfield City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 6562 residents, 2624 households, and 1653 families in the city. The population density was 1748.4 people per square mile (675.06/km˛), it is the 102nd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. There were 2741 housing units at an average density of 730.9 per square mile (282.2/km˛). The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.02. Age range in the city was well distributed with 25.1% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males. The median age is 38.5 years, The median age of males was 35.1 years, for females the median age was 41.7 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 6210 White, 24 Black or African American, 18 American Indian, 27 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 42 from two or more races and 241 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $36021, it is 396th wealthiest city by median household income in Minnesota. The median income for a family in the city was $45233, making its Minnesota's 378th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $19819, it would be the 220th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The median income was $20954, Median income for males is $26784, compared with $17138 for females.
In 2000, 1561 pupils and students, of which 781 are male and 780 are female, 23.79% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 158 nursery or pri school, 79 kindergarten, 719 elementary school, 436 high school and 169 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6562 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6580 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6584 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6576 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6586 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6611 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6622 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6587 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6595 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6577 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6560 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 79 | 79 | 158 |
| Kindergarten | 39 | 40 | 79 |
| Elementary school | 388 | 331 | 719 |
| High school | 205 | 231 | 436 |
| College or graduate school | 70 | 99 | 169 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield city, Minnesota | $36021 | $45233 | $19819 |
| Meeker County, Minnesota | $40908 | $47923 | $18628 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |