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Littleton

North Carolina · 559 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 $21,900. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 133 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,500. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
559
−19%since 2000
from 692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
588 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+4%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4214965716467211990201020202024Littleton
2024549
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,900
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,182 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,714
+43%since 2000
from $15,901 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$386
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+46%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(243)
Black44.4%(248)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(29)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other2.9%(16)
Diversity Score73.1%(408)
Diversity Score
73
+15%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
59.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Littleton, North Carolina?

Littleton, North Carolina has about 559 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Littleton, North Carolina earns about $21,900 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Littleton, North Carolina?

About 21.3% 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 31.5% 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 137 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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