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Littleton

North Carolina · 692 residents · 0.951 sq mi
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The short version

Littleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,182. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $61,100. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
692
−1%since 1990
from 696 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
728 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 732 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
46.8
+21%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4214965716467211990201020202024Littleton
2024549
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,182
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,604 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,901
+57%since 1990
from $10,105 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.3%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$290
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $178 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
40.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+2%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.6%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
−25%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Littleton, North Carolina?

Littleton, North Carolina has about 692 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Littleton, North Carolina earns about $23,182 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 $61,100, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Littleton, North Carolina?

About 17.8% 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 22.3% of people in Littleton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Littleton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Littleton, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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