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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Littleton

North Carolina · 696 residents · 0.951 sq mi
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Littleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $45,500. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

696
+1%vs 2000
vs 692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
732 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
−17%vs 2000
vs 46.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4214965716467211990201020202024Littleton
2024549
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,604
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,182 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,105
−36%vs 2000
vs $15,901 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.3%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$178
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $290 in 2000
US average: $450
65.2%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.8% in 2000
34.8% rent
2.6
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(376)
Black42.8%(296)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(440)
1990
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(388)
Black44.3%(308)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.1%(439)
63
−1%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.9%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Littleton, North Carolina?

Littleton, North Carolina has about 696 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Littleton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Littleton, North Carolina earns about $17,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Littleton, North Carolina expensive?

In Littleton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $45,500, and the typical rent is about $178 a month.

How educated are people in Littleton, North Carolina?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Littleton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Littleton, North Carolina?

About 27.3% of people in Littleton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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