State
Land Area (mi²)
12.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,815.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.11% (53)
Growth Since 2010
15.42% (6,434)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Littleton, Colorado Population 2021
48,171
Littleton is a city located in Arapahoe County, Douglas County, and Jefferson County Colorado. It is also the county seat of Arapahoe County. With a 2020 population of 48,171, it is the 20th largest city in Colorado and the 820th largest city in the United States . Littleton is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 15.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41,737 in 2010. Littleton reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 14 miles, Littleton has a population density of 3,815 people per square mile.
The average household income in Littleton is $106,318 with a poverty rate of 7.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,286 per month, and the median house value is $410,900. 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: 89.93%
- Two or more races: 2.84%
- Asian: 2.72%
- Other race: 1.90%
- Black or African American: 1.68%
- Native American: 0.90%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Littleton, Colorado is 48,171 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 48,065.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 41,737.
Littleton, Colorado Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,157 | 89.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1,363 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 1,306 | 2.72% |
| Some Other Race | 910 | 1.90% |
| Black or African American | 808 | 1.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 433 | 0.90% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.03% |
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Littleton Population by Race
Littleton Population Pyramid $2021
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Littleton Population by Age
Littleton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,611 | 2.3 | 60.3 |
| Married | 9,296 | 2.94 | 78.3 |
| Non Family | 8,482 | 1.31 | 45.2 |
| Female | 1,799 | 2.97 | 44.3 |
| Male | 1,034 | 3.57 | 49.6 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
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Littleton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 547 | 1.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,374 | 3.89% |
| High School Graduate | 5,891 | 16.69% |
| Some College | 7,040 | 19.95% |
| Associates Degree | 2,732 | 7.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,186 | 31.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,523 | 18.48% |
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Littleton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Littleton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,445 | 28,717 | 15,784 |
| Hispanic | 3,689 | 2,683 | 972 |
| Asian | 930 | 903 | 608 |
| 2+ Races | 698 | 649 | 302 |
| Other Race | 572 | 461 | 155 |
| Black | 560 | 428 | 45 |
| Native American | 265 | 257 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.38%.
Littleton Educational Attainment by Race
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$49,411
Average Earnings
$55,421
Average Male
$42,320
Average Female
Littleton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Littleton Language by Age
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Littleton Language
89.36% of Littleton residents speak only English, while 10.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.24% of the population.
Littleton Language
Littleton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,574 | 2,679 | 7.13% |
| Hispanic | 6,590 | 555 | 8.42% |
| Other | 892 | 171 | 19.17% |
| Asian | 1,296 | 144 | 11.11% |
| Multiple | 1,363 | 97 | 7.12% |
| Black | 800 | 71 | 8.88% |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 100.00% |
7.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.47%
Male Poverty Rate
8.37%
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 7.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.99%.
Littleton Poverty
Littleton Poverty Rate by Education
Littleton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Littleton Married by Age and Sex
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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
Littleton Marital Status
Littleton Veterans by War
Littleton Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,598 | 7.34% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 2.34% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 6.97% |
| Other Race | 35 | 5.59% |
| Asian | 31 | 2.81% |
| Black | 18 | 2.85% |
Littleton Veterans by Race
Littleton Veterans by Education
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4.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
Littleton Veterans by Education
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69.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Littleton Employment by Age
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Littleton Employment by Race
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Littleton 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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39.73%
Born in Littleton
92.54%
Native Born
7.46%
Foreign Born
3.66%
Non Citizen
3.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.54% of Littleton residents were born in the United States, with 39.73% having been born in Colorado. 3.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Littleton Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48,171 | 53 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 48,118 | 53 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 48,065 | 53 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 48,012 | 218 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 47,794 | 1,250 | 2.69% |
| 2016 | 46,544 | 247 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 46,297 | 1,570 | 3.51% |
| 2014 | 44,727 | 316 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 44,411 | 631 | 1.44% |
| 2012 | 43,780 | 690 | 1.60% |
| 2011 | 43,090 | 1,175 | 2.80% |
| 2010 | 41,915 | 1,575 | 0.38% |
| 2000 | 40,340 | 6,655 | 1.82% |
| 1990 | 33,685 | 5,054 | 1.64% |
| 1980 | 28,631 | 2,165 | 0.79% |
| 1970 | 26,466 | 12,796 | 6.83% |
| 1960 | 13,670 | 10,292 | 15.00% |
| 1950 | 3,378 | 1,178 | 4.38% |
| 1940 | 2,200 | 1,900 | 5.11% |
| 1900 | 300 | 0.00% |