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Littleton

Colorado · 41,737 residents · 12.619 sq mi
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Littleton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,512. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $269,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,737
+3%since 2000
from 40,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,307 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+7%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K37K41K45K49K1990201020202024Littleton
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,512
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,889
+18%since 2000
from $28,681 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $709 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+36%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(34,138)
Black1.3%(543)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(5,187)
Asian2.1%(885)
Other3%(1,233)
Diversity Score40.3%(16,808)
Diversity Score
40
+56%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Littleton, Colorado?

Littleton, Colorado has about 41,737 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Littleton, Colorado?

The typical household in Littleton, Colorado earns about $54,512 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 $269,500, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Littleton, Colorado?

About 42.1% 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 11.0% 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 8,076 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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