Litchfield County, CT

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2020 Population

181,143

0.472% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

47.5

0.423% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

7.29%

5.59% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$81,590

2.11% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$258,300

2.91% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

96,144

1.07% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Litchfield County, CT had a population of 181k people with a median age of 47.5 and a median household income of $81,590. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Litchfield County, CT declined from 182,002 to 181,143, a −0.472% decrease and its median household income grew from $79,906 to $81,590, a 2.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Litchfield County, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), White (Hispanic) (4.08%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.99%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.94%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.51%).

None of the households in Litchfield County, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Litchfield County, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Litchfield County, CT are Northwestern Connecticut Community College (166 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Litchfield County, CT was $258,300, and the homeownership rate was 76.1%. Most people in Litchfield County, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Litchfield County, CT was 2 cars per household.

Litchfield County, CT borders Fairfield County, CT, Hartford County, CT, New Haven County, CT, Berkshire County, MA, Hampden County, MA, and Dutchess County, NY.

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Diversity

Litchfield County, CT is home to a population of 181k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.56% of Litchfield County, CT residents were born outside of the country (13.7k people).

In 2020, there were 21.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (159k people) in Litchfield County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.39k White (Hispanic) and 3.61k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Litchfield County, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
159k ± 312
White (Hispanic)
7.39k ± 671
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.61k ± 525

6.64%

Hispanic Population

12k people

6.64% of the people in Litchfield County, CT are hispanic (12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Litchfield County, CT as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.56%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.7k people

7.96%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

As of 2020, 7.56% of Litchfield County, CT residents (13.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Litchfield County, CT was 7.96%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Litchfield County, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2020, the median age of all people in Litchfield County, CT was 47.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 47, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Litchfield County, CT are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Litchfield County, CT residents was 47.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

India
43,218 ± 5,073 people
Jamaica
38,363 ± 4,783 people
Mexico
27,422 ± 4,050 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was India, the natal country of 43,218 Connecticut residents, followed by Jamaica with 38,363 and Mexico with 27,422.

Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

96.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.8% of Litchfield County, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Litchfield County, CT was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Litchfield County, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,397 ± 436
Korea
1,221 ± 322
Gulf War (2001-)
1,203 ± 295

Litchfield County, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.6 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Connecticut. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Connecticut, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Connecticut across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Litchfield County, CT is $81,590. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Litchfield County, CT was Census Tract 2984 with a value of $152,109, followed by Census Tract 2501 and Census Tract 2651, with respective values of $130,186 and $121,875.

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,821. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.501, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Litchfield County, CT employs 96.1k people. The largest industries in Litchfield County, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,971 people), Manufacturing (12,134 people), and Retail Trade (11,626 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($250,001), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,357), and Utilities ($75,833).

Wages

Median Household Income

$81,590

2020 value

± $3,041

2.11%

1 Year Growth

± 4.42%

Households in Litchfield County, CT have a median annual income of $81,590, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $79,906 in 2019, which represents a 2.11% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Litchfield County, CT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

$95,509

Average Male Salary in Connecticut

± $3,324

$67,821

Average Female Salary in Connecticut

± $2,050

In 2020, full-time male employees in Connecticut made 1.41 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Connecticut by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Connecticut

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$108,919 ± $176,106
Asian
$84,376 ± $8,449
White
$74,980 ± $2,118

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Connecticut workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.29 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Connecticut.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Connecticut by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Litchfield County, CT is from Connecticut.

0.501

2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.502

2019 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2020, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.501 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.345% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2984
Census Tract 2501
Census Tract 2651

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Litchfield County, CT was Census Tract 2984 with a value of $152,109, followed by Census Tract 2501 and Census Tract 2651, with respective values of $130,186 and $121,875.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Litchfield County, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Litchfield County, CT (13k out of 179k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
11,230 ± 893
Hispanic
2,021 ± 338
Black
517 ± 194

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Litchfield County, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

96.1k

2020 Value

± 2,284

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± 3.22%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Litchfield County, CT declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 97.2k employees to 96.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Litchfield County, CT, are Management Occupations (11,537 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,608 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,986 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Litchfield County, CT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Litchfield County, CT, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (11,537 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,608 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,986 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Litchfield County, CT has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.36 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.24 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.24 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Litchfield County, CT, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($112,778), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($105,096), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($85,446).

Industries

Employment by Industries

96.1k

2020 Value

± 2,284

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± 3.22%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Litchfield County, CT declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 97.2k employees to 96.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Litchfield County, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,971 people), Manufacturing (12,134 people), and Retail Trade (11,626 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Litchfield County, CT, though some of these residents may live in Litchfield County, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Litchfield County, CT, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,971 people), Manufacturing (12,134 people), and Retail Trade (11,626 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Litchfield County, CT has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.35 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.26 times), and Information (1.25 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Litchfield County, CT, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($250,001), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,357), and Utilities ($75,833).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($17.5B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Connecticut.

$192B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

79.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $192B. This is expected to increase 79.4% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.8B, followed by Massachusetts with $20.1B and New Jersey and $8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Litchfield County, CT went to Donald J. Trump with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.19%). The most partisan county was Hartford County, CT with 63.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.19%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Litchfield County, CT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Connecticut.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Litchfield County, CT

51.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Connecticut

Hartford County, CT
63.1% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Fairfield County, CT
63% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
New Haven County, CT
58% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Connecticut was Hartford County, CT with 63.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Connecticut colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Connecticut

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Litchfield County, CT awarded 166 degrees. The student population of Litchfield County, CT is skewed towards women, with 388 male students and 840 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Litchfield County, CT are White (135 and 81.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15 and 9.04%), Black or African American (7 and 4.22%), and Asian (4 and 2.41%).

The largest universities in Litchfield County, CT by number of degrees awarded are Northwestern Connecticut Community College (166 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Litchfield County, CT are Registered Nursing (32 and 19.3%), General Studies (26 and 15.7%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (20 and 12%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
32 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
26 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
20 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Litchfield County, CT was Registered Nursing with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Litchfield County, CT according to their major.

Universities

Northwestern Connecticut Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

166 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Litchfield County, CT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwestern Connecticut Community College with 166 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

114

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 52 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Litchfield County, CT, which is 0.456 times less than the 114 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Litchfield County, CT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
135 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
Black or African American
7 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Litchfield County, CT was White students. These 135 degrees mean that there were 9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 15 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Litchfield County, CT was $258,300 in 2020, which is 1.12 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $251,000 to $258,300, a 2.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Litchfield County, CT is 76.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Litchfield County, CT have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Litchfield County, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$258,300

2020 Median

± $5,352

$251,000

2019 Median

± $3,599

In 2020, the median property value in Litchfield County, CT grew to to $258,300 from the previous year's value of $251,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Litchfield County, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Litchfield County, CT the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$81,590

Median Household Income

± $3,041

74.9k

Number of Households

± 2,052

In 2020, the median household income of the 74.9k households in Litchfield County, CT grew to $81,590 from the previous year's value of $79,906.

The following chart displays the households in Litchfield County, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Litchfield County, CT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Litchfield County, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

76.1%

2020 Homeownership

76.5%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 76.1% of the housing units in Litchfield County, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Litchfield County, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Litchfield County, CT have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.55% of the workforce in Litchfield County, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Litchfield County, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (7.24%)
Worked At Home (6.95%)

In 2020, 81.3% of workers in Litchfield County, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.24%) and those who worked at home (6.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Litchfield County, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Litchfield County, CT have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96.4% of the population of Litchfield County, CT has health coverage, with 52.3% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 0.849% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Connecticut was $9,859 in 2014. This is a 3.59% increase from the previous year ($9,517).

Primary care physicians in Litchfield County, CT see 1725 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.95% increase from the previous year (1598 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1503 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 370 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Windham County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11%). Additionally, Windham County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (31%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,725 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Litchfield County, CT

Primary care physicians in Litchfield County, CT see an average of 1,725 patients per year. This represents a 7.95% increase from the previous year (1,598 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Litchfield County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

$9,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Connecticut

$5,187

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,058

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,964

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Connecticut (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.59%, from $9,517 to $9,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.55%

Uninsured

52.3%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

0.849%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Litchfield County, CT declined by 8.12% from 3.87% to 3.55%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Litchfield County, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.