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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Littlefield

Texas · 6,489 residents · 6.283 sq mi
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Littlefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,722. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,400. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,489
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6,507 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,033 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Littlefield
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,722
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,271 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,284
−38%vs 2000
vs $15,018 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.6%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$277
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $320 in 2000
US average: $450
74.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 74.1% in 2000
25.9% rent
1.5
+17%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(3,115)
Black5.2%(341)
Hispanic / Latino45.8%(2,982)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.7%(4,469)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(5,281)
Black7.2%(469)
Hispanic / Latino38.7%(2,510)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(739)
Diversity Score71%(4,610)
71
+3%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.4%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Littlefield, Texas?

Littlefield, Texas has about 6,489 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Littlefield, Texas?

The typical household in Littlefield, Texas earns about $18,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Littlefield, Texas expensive?

In Littlefield, Texas, the median home is worth about $28,400, and the typical rent is about $277 a month.

How educated are people in Littlefield, Texas?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Littlefield, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Littlefield, Texas?

About 27.6% of people in Littlefield, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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