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Litchfield, MN
City in Meeker County, Minnesota.
Population
6,576
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,460
ZIP codes
0
Litchfield and its ZIP codes
Litchfield at a glance
- Litchfield is about 20 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 135th most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $54,875 a year, 38% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,600 (43% below Minnesota) and median rent is $987 a month.
Local data for Litchfield, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Litchfield, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,875
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$187,600
Median rent
$987/mo
Homeownership
60.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,761), Irish Americans (604), Swedish Americans (584).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Meeker County. PPP loans are for Litchfield.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,178
7,838 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,767
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$165M
FY 2026, $7,064 per person
How people get to work
Litchfield, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Litchfield, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
26
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 0°F
29.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Litchfield, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Litchfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DarwinCity | 5.7 mi | 2 |
| Grove CityCity | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| DasselCity | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| KingstonCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Cedar MillsCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| AtwaterCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Eden ValleyCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| WatkinsCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| CosmosCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| CokatoCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| KimballCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| HutchinsonCity | 18 mi | 8.5 |
| South HavenCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| KandiyohiCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| PaynesvilleCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| FairhavenCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Litchfield, MN in?
- Litchfield is in Meeker County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Litchfield, MN?
- About 6,576 people live in Litchfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Litchfield?
- Nearby places include Darwin (5.7 mi), Grove City (7.9 mi), Dassel (10 mi), Kingston (12 mi), Cedar Mills (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023