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Littleton

North Carolina · 674 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 $24,669. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $87,200. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
674
−3%since 2000
from 692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
709 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+3%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4214965716467211990201020202024Littleton
2024549
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,669
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,182 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,667
+24%since 2000
from $15,901 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$443
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(324)
Black47%(317)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score65.1%(439)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.1%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
64.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Littleton, North Carolina?

Littleton, North Carolina has about 674 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Littleton, North Carolina earns about $24,669 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 $87,200, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Littleton, North Carolina?

About 23.8% 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 25.4% 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 22 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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