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Littlestown

Pennsylvania · 4,434 residents · 1.829 sq mi
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Littlestown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,568. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $181,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,434
+12%since 2000
from 3,947 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,424 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+10%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Littlestown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,568
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,678 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,575
+36%since 2000
from $17,310 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(3,814)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(50)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(221)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(4,205)
Black0.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(110)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other2.2%(97)
Diversity Score14%(623)
Diversity Score
14
+150%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Littlestown, Pennsylvania?

Littlestown, Pennsylvania has about 4,434 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Littlestown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Littlestown, Pennsylvania earns about $50,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Littlestown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Littlestown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $181,000, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Littlestown, Pennsylvania?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Littlestown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Littlestown, Pennsylvania?

About 10.6% of people in Littlestown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Littlestown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Littlestown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,460 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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