Littleton is a city located in Arapahoe County Colorado. Littleton has a 2024 population of 44,069. It is also the county seat of Arapahoe County. Littleton is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -3.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 45,595 in 2020.
The average household income in Littleton is $126,140 with a poverty rate of 6.31%. The median age in Littleton is 40.2 years: 39 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Littleton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,460 | 83.07% |
| Two or more races | 3,523 | 7.81% |
| Other race | 1,652 | 3.66% |
| Asian | 1,307 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 736 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 381 | 0.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,300 | 2.19 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Married | 8,994 | 2.97 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Non Family | 8,814 | 1.22 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Female | 1,650 | 3.01 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Male | 842 | 2.55 | 38 | 62 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
61.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 759 | 2.24% |
| Associates Degree | 2,003 | 5.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,936 | 35.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,164 | 21.14% |
| High School Graduate | 5,187 | 15.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 529 | 1.56% |
| Some College | 6,313 | 18.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,554 | 26,964 | 16,280 |
| Hispanic | 3,680 | 3,154 | 1,411 |
| 2+ Races | 2,187 | 2,027 | 1,110 |
| Other Race | 1,134 | 844 | 336 |
| Asian | 938 | 819 | 566 |
| Black | 580 | 565 | 165 |
| Native American | 312 | 285 | 75 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,527 | $83,071 | $54,878 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,317 | $117,045 | $73,021 |
| High School Graduate | $42,203 | $46,185 | $37,599 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,545 | $61,688 | $36,781 |
| Overall | $60,982 | $70,895 | $51,281 |
| Some College | $46,365 | $58,218 | $37,925 |
$60,982
Average Earnings
$70,895
Average Male
$51,281
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.66% of Littleton residents speak only English, while 10.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,988 | 2,164 | 6.18% |
| Hispanic | 5,663 | 330 | 5.83% |
| Multiple | 3,522 | 266 | 7.55% |
| Asian | 1,301 | 142 | 10.91% |
| Other | 1,642 | 94 | 5.72% |
| Black | 706 | 27 | 3.82% |
6.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.51%
Male Poverty Rate
7.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Littleton is Asian, with 10.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Littleton is Black, with 3.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.73% |
| Some College | 9.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.25% |
| Male Employed | 3.58% |
| Female Employed | 3.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,080 | $159,476 |
| Households | $96,611 | $126,140 |
| Married Families | $142,098 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,097 | $78,942 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,976
Number of Veterans
1,779
Male Veterans
197
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 634 |
| Korea | 333 |
| First Gulf War | 305 |
| Second Gulf War | 292 |
| World War II | 40 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 786 |
| 65 to 74 | 437 |
| 35 to 54 | 386 |
| 55 to 64 | 243 |
| 18 to 34 | 124 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,811 | 5.84% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 2.01% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 2.83% |
| Other Race | 44 | 3.65% |
| Black | 24 | 4.03% |
| Native American | 15 | 4.32% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.8%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.09%
Born in Littleton
93.32%
Native Born
6.68%
Foreign Born
3.53%
Non Citizen
3.15%
Naturalized
93.32% of Littleton residents were born in the United States, with 41.09% having been born in Colorado. 3.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 42,162 | -382 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | 42,544 | -381 | -0.89% |
| 2027 | 42,925 | -381 | -0.88% |
| 2026 | 43,306 | -382 | -0.87% |
| 2025 | 43,688 | -381 | -0.86% |
| 2024 | 44,069 | -382 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 44,451 | -333 | -0.74% |
| 2022 | 44,784 | -547 | -1.21% |
| 2021 | 45,331 | -264 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 45,595 | -21 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 45,616 | -67 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 45,683 | 142 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 45,541 | 453 | 1% |
| 2016 | 45,088 | 460 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 44,628 | 636 | 1.45% |
| 2014 | 43,992 | 502 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 43,490 | 601 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 42,889 | 622 | 1.47% |
| 2011 | 42,267 | 669 | 1.61% |
| 2010 | 41,598 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 40,340 | 6,655 | 19.76% |
| 1990 | 33,685 | 5,054 | 17.65% |
| 1980 | 28,631 | 2,165 | 8.18% |
| 1970 | 26,466 | 12,796 | 93.61% |
| 1960 | 13,670 | 10,292 | 304.68% |
| 1950 | 3,378 | 1,178 | 53.55% |
| 1940 | 2,200 | 1,900 | 633.33% |
| 1900 | 300 | -41,862 | -99.29% |