Litchfield, Nebraska facts for kids
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Litchfield, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Litchfield: Main Street, October 2013
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Location of Litchfield, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sherman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 220 |
| • Density | 723.68/sq mi (279.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68852
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-28350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398451 |
Litchfield is a small village located in Sherman County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 220 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Litchfield's History
Litchfield was officially planned and marked out in 1886. This happened when the railroad lines were built to reach this area. It is thought that the village got its name from a place called Litchfield, Connecticut.
Exploring Litchfield's Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Litchfield is a small village. Its total area is about 0.30 square miles (0.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Understanding Litchfield's Population
How Litchfield's Population Has Changed
The number of people living in Litchfield has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 240 | — | |
| 1910 | 403 | 67.9% | |
| 1920 | 428 | 6.2% | |
| 1930 | 404 | −5.6% | |
| 1940 | 412 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 337 | −18.2% | |
| 1960 | 264 | −21.7% | |
| 1970 | 248 | −6.1% | |
| 1980 | 256 | 3.2% | |
| 1990 | 314 | 22.7% | |
| 2000 | 280 | −10.8% | |
| 2010 | 262 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 220 | −16.0% | |
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Litchfield's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 262 people lived in Litchfield. There were 121 households, which are groups of people living together. About 78 of these were families.
Most of the people in Litchfield were White (99.6%). A very small number (0.4%) were Native American.
The average age of people in the village was about 48 years old.
- About 25% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 23% were 65 years old or older.
- More females lived in the village (54.6%) than males (45.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Litchfield (Nebraska) para niños
