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Littleton

Colorado · 46,246 residents (2025 est.) · 12.619 sq mi
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Littleton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,839. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $630,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,710
+11%since 2000
from 40,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,543 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:46,246 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
32K37K41K45K49K1990201020202024Littleton
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,839
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,507
+111%since 2000
from $28,681 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
−5%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$630,600
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,819
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $709 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+76%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(35,010)
Black1.1%(429)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(3,408)
Asian1.6%(662)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.9%(10,435)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(34,624)
Black1.9%(866)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(5,930)
Asian2.4%(1,075)
Other5%(2,215)
Diversity Score47.4%(21,197)
Diversity Score
47
+83%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Littleton, Colorado?

Littleton, Colorado has about 44,710 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Littleton, Colorado?

The typical household in Littleton, Colorado earns about $98,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Littleton, Colorado expensive?

In Littleton, Colorado, the median home is worth about $630,600, and the typical rent is about $1,819 a month.

How educated are people in Littleton, Colorado?

About 56.8% of adults age 25 and over in Littleton, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Littleton, Colorado?

About 6.1% of people in Littleton, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Littleton, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Littleton, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,049 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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