Littleton, Colorado Population 2022
Littleton is a city located in Arapahoe County, Douglas County, and Jefferson County Colorado. Littleton has a 2020 population of 48,224. It is also the county seat of Arapahoe County. Littleton is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 15.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41,915 in 2010.
The average household income in Littleton is $106,318 with a poverty rate of 7.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,359 per month, and the median house value is $446,500. The median age in Littleton is 41 years, 39.9 years for males, and 42 years for females.
Littleton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Littletonwas:
- White: 89.85%
- Two or more races: 3.43%
- Other race: 2.52%
- Asian: 2.44%
- Black or African American: 1.37%
- Native American: 0.36%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,516 | 89.85% |
| Black or African American | 635 | 1.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 166 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 1,126 | 2.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 1,163 | 2.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1,584 | 3.43% |
Littleton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,300 | 2.25 | 58.9 |
| Married | 8,867 | 2.97 | 79 |
| Male | 911 | 3.09 | 41.2 |
| Female | 1,575 | 3.08 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 8,947 | 1.3 | 42.1 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 497 | 1.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,109 | 3.21% |
| High School Graduate | 5,479 | 15.84% |
| Some College | 6,498 | 18.79% |
| Associates Degree | 2,468 | 7.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,582 | 33.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,948 | 20.09% |
Littleton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 776 | 765 | 534 |
| White | 29,276 | 28,553 | 16,418 |
| 2+ Races | 946 | 899 | 508 |
| Native American | 131 | 117 | 51 |
| Other Race | 743 | 668 | 274 |
| Hispanic | 3,514 | 2,766 | 1,217 |
| Black | 405 | 303 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.58%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.81%.
$50,137
Average Earnings
$55,326
Average Male
$42,471
Average Female
Littleton Language by Age
Littleton Language
90.47% of Littleton residents speak only English, while 9.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.99% of the population.
Littleton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 1,114 | 142 | 12.75% |
| Black | 614 | 78 | 12.70% |
| Hispanic | 5,924 | 560 | 9.45% |
| White | 36,915 | 2,646 | 7.17% |
| Other | 226 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,584 | 110 | 6.94% |
7.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.76%
Male Poverty Rate
8.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Littleton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Littleton is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Littleton is Multiple, with 6.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.88%.
Littleton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Littleton Married by Age and Sex
Littleton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Littleton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,386 | 6.95% |
| Black | 26 | 5.56% |
| Other Race | 36 | 4.24% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 3.91% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 1.70% |
Littleton Veterans by Education
7.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
40.03%
Born in Littleton
93.28%
Native Born
6.72%
Foreign Born
3.42%
Non Citizen
3.31%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.28% of Littleton residents were born in the United States, with 40.03% having been born in Colorado. 3.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 300 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 2,200 | 1,900 | 5.11% |
| 1950 | 3,378 | 1,178 | 4.38% |
| 1960 | 13,670 | 10,292 | 15.00% |
| 1970 | 26,466 | 12,796 | 6.83% |
| 1980 | 28,631 | 2,165 | 0.79% |
| 1990 | 33,685 | 5,054 | 1.64% |
| 2000 | 40,340 | 6,655 | 1.82% |
| 2010 | 41,915 | 1,575 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 43,090 | 1,175 | 2.80% |
| 2012 | 43,780 | 690 | 1.60% |
| 2013 | 44,411 | 631 | 1.44% |
| 2014 | 44,727 | 316 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 46,297 | 1,570 | 3.51% |
| 2016 | 46,544 | 247 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 47,794 | 1,250 | 2.69% |
| 2018 | 48,012 | 218 | 0.46% |
| 2019 | 48,065 | 53 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 48,118 | 53 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 48,171 | 53 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 48,224 | 53 | 0.11% |