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Littlefield

Texas · 5,943 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 $39,926. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,200. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,943
−9%since 2000
from 6,507 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.4
+4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(377)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.6%(450)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.1%(481)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.6%(453)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(314)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412%(716)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.9%(707)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.4%(675)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.7%(755)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.3%(552)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(347)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(116)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,926
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,271 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,412
+29%since 2000
from $15,018 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+34%since 2009
from 1.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Littlefield on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(3,115)
Black5.2%(341)
Hispanic / Latino45.8%(2,982)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic34%(2,020)
Black4.9%(293)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(3,529)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other2.6%(157)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican54%(3,186)
Honduran0.2%(11)
Colombian0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.5%(28)
Ancestry
German9.4%(556)
English5.4%(317)
Irish4.3%(256)
American2.9%(170)
British2.7%(161)
Scottish1.7%(101)
Italian1%(58)
Czech0.9%(55)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(40)
West Indian0.5%(29)
Swedish0.4%(21)
Dutch0.3%(20)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
French0.2%(12)
Canadian0.1%(8)
Swiss0.1%(8)
Russian0.1%(5)
Danish0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.3%
−51.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42.9%(979)
Married46.2%(1,054)
Widowed6.8%(155)
Divorced4.2%(95)
Women 15+
Never married33.8%(747)
Married44.8%(990)
Widowed13%(287)
Divorced8.4%(186)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Littlefield, Texas?

Littlefield, Texas has about 5,943 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Littlefield, Texas?

The typical household in Littlefield, Texas earns about $39,926 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 $66,200, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Littlefield, Texas?

About 11.2% 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 21.6% of people in Littlefield, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Littlefield, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Littlefield, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 546 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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