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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Littleton

Colorado · 40,340 residents · 12.619 sq mi
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Littleton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,583. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $183,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

40,340
+20%since 1990
from 33,661 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,197 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 2,667 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+11%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K37K41K45K49K1990201020202024Littleton
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,583
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,006 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,681
+56%since 1990
from $18,360 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$183,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $97,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$709
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $429 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.5% in 1990
37.9% rent
3.6
+27%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(32,716)
Black0.6%(199)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,862)
Asian0.8%(271)
Diversity Score18.6%(6,260)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(35,010)
Black1.1%(429)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(3,408)
Asian1.6%(662)
Diversity Score25.9%(10,435)
26
+39%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.1%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 35.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−28%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Littleton, Colorado?

Littleton, Colorado has about 40,340 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Littleton, Colorado?

The typical household in Littleton, Colorado earns about $50,583 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 $183,800, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Littleton, Colorado?

About 40.1% 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 6.0% 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 6,679 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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