State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
891.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.72%
Growth Since 2010
-11.41%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Littlefield, Texas Population 2021
5,645
Littlefield is a city located in Lamb County Texas. It is also the county seat of Lamb County. With a 2020 population of 5,645, it is the 338th largest city in Texas and the 4440th largest city in the United States . Littlefield is currently declining at a rate of -1.72% annually and its population has decreased by -11.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,372 in 2010. Littlefield reached it's highest population of 7,409 in 1980. Spanning over 6 miles, Littlefield has a population density of 892 people per square mile.
The average household income in Littlefield is $53,549 with a poverty rate of 22.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $773 per month, and the median house value is $65,000. The median age in Littlefield is 31.4 years, 30.7 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
Littlefield Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Littlefield was:
- White: 85.71%
- Black or African American: 6.33%
- Other race: 3.59%
- Two or more races: 3.43%
- Asian: 0.65%
- Native American: 0.29%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Littlefield, Texas is 5,645 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,942.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,372.
Littlefield, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,105 | 85.71% |
| Black or African American | 377 | 6.33% |
| Some Other Race | 214 | 3.59% |
| Two or More Races | 204 | 3.43% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 0.29% |
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Littlefield Population by Race
Littlefield Population Pyramid $2021
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Littlefield Population by Age
Littlefield Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,033 | 2.89 | 67.2 |
| Married | 959 | 3.41 | 86.4 |
| Non Family | 592 | 1.1 | 60 |
| Female | 368 | 4.25 | 43.5 |
| Male | 114 | 3.4 | 19.3 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
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Littlefield Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 379 | 10.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 515 | 14.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,234 | 34.41% |
| Some College | 724 | 20.19% |
| Associates Degree | 301 | 8.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 299 | 8.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 134 | 3.74% |
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Littlefield Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Littlefield Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,857 | 1,269 | 144 |
| White | 1,512 | 1,238 | 262 |
| Black | 184 | 157 | 28 |
| Other Race | 135 | 89 | |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 29 | |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | 23 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Littlefield Educational Attainment by Race
Littlefield Earnings by Educational Attainment
Littlefield Language by Age
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Littlefield Language
58.25% of Littlefield residents speak only English, while 41.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.87% of the population.
Littlefield Language
Littlefield Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,450 | 810 | 23.48% |
| White | 2,003 | 363 | 18.12% |
| Black | 361 | 144 | 39.89% |
| Multiple | 204 | 113 | 55.39% |
| Other | 214 | 18 | 8.41% |
22.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.15%
Male Poverty Rate
27.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Littlefield
The race most likely to be in poverty in Littlefield is Multiple, with 55.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Littlefield is Other, with 8.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.88%.
Littlefield Poverty
Littlefield Poverty Rate by Education
Littlefield Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Littlefield Married by Age and Sex
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Littlefield Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Littlefield Marital Status by Race
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Littlefield Marital Status
Littlefield Veterans by War
Littlefield Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 213 | 6.02% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 1.59% |
| Black | 12 | 5.13% |
Littlefield Veterans by Race
Littlefield Veterans by Education
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2.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
Littlefield Veterans by Education
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60.8%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Littlefield Employment by Age
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Littlefield Employment by Race
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Littlefield Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.89%
Native Born
6.11%
Foreign Born
3.76%
Non Citizen
2.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.89% of Littlefield residents were born in the United States, with 84.15% having been born in Texas. 3.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Littlefield Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,645 | -99 | -1.72% |
| 2020 | 5,744 | -99 | -1.69% |
| 2019 | 5,843 | -99 | -1.67% |
| 2018 | 5,942 | -33 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 5,975 | -13 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 5,988 | -43 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 6,031 | -107 | -1.74% |
| 2014 | 6,138 | -83 | -1.33% |
| 2013 | 6,221 | -95 | -1.50% |
| 2012 | 6,316 | -100 | -1.56% |
| 2011 | 6,416 | 33 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 6,383 | -124 | -0.19% |
| 2000 | 6,507 | 18 | 0.03% |
| 1990 | 6,489 | -920 | -1.32% |
| 1980 | 7,409 | 671 | 0.95% |
| 1970 | 6,738 | -498 | -0.71% |
| 1960 | 7,236 | 696 | 1.02% |
| 1950 | 6,540 | 2,723 | 5.53% |
| 1940 | 3,817 | 599 | 1.72% |
| 1930 | 3,218 | 0.00% |