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Littleton

New Hampshire · 4,467 residents · 8.452 sq mi
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Littleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,711. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,600. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,467
+1%since 2000
from 4,431 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
529 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 524 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+17%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Littleton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,711
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,674 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,632
+161%since 2000
from $17,843 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
50.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+69%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,221)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(73)
Asian0.9%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(314)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(3,985)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(193)
Asian1.1%(51)
Other1.8%(81)
Diversity Score18.7%(834)
Diversity Score
19
+163%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Littleton, New Hampshire?

Littleton, New Hampshire has about 4,467 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Littleton, New Hampshire earns about $38,711 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 $166,600, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Littleton, New Hampshire?

About 30.1% 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 23.6% 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 166 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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