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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Littleton

New Hampshire · 4,431 residents · 8.452 sq mi
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The short version

Littleton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,674. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $83,300. Households here earn about 34% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,431
−4%since 1990
from 4,633 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
524 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 548 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+11%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Littleton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,674
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,085 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,843
+54%since 1990
from $11,598 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $86,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$416
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $378 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
43.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−29%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(4,568)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(16)
Asian1%(45)
Diversity Score4.3%(199)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,221)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(73)
Asian0.9%(39)
Diversity Score7.1%(314)
Diversity Score
7
+65%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−32%since 1990
from 17.1 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, New Hampshire?

Littleton, New Hampshire has about 4,431 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Littleton, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Littleton, New Hampshire earns about $32,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Littleton, New Hampshire expensive?

In Littleton, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $83,300, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Littleton, New Hampshire?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Littleton, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Littleton, New Hampshire?

About 12.4% of people in Littleton, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Littleton, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Littleton, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 202 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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