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Littleton Common

Massachusetts · 3,065 residents · 3.54 sq mi
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Littleton Common is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $394,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,065
+9%since 2000
from 2,816 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
866 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 795 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+17%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Littleton Common
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,667
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,323 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,968
+74%since 2000
from $26,966 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$394,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+13%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,714)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(34)
Asian1.3%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(195)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(2,628)
Black1.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino3%(93)
Asian5.5%(170)
Other1.7%(51)
Diversity Score27.2%(834)
Diversity Score
27
+292%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+81%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−96.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Littleton Common, Massachusetts?

Littleton Common, Massachusetts has about 3,065 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Littleton Common, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Littleton Common, Massachusetts earns about $102,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Littleton Common, Massachusetts expensive?

In Littleton Common, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $394,400, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Littleton Common, Massachusetts?

About 46.6% of adults age 25 and over in Littleton Common, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Littleton Common, Massachusetts?

About 6.0% of people in Littleton Common, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Littleton Common, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Littleton Common, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 180 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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