Population 5,288 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Littleton
Household size in Littleton
| Period | Littleton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Littleton is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size is little changed from 2006–10, while the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Littleton
| Period | Littleton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.5 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 56.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 54.4, Littleton is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 49.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Littleton
| Period | Littleton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Littleton (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Littleton
Renters in Littleton
| Period | Littleton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Littleton is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 58.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 9.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Littleton
| Period | Littleton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 42.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 40.2% of the housing in Littleton, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Littleton
| Period | Littleton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Littleton are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The picture is much the same across North Carolina. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Littleton
| Period | Littleton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $492 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $762 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $695 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $831 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$339 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Littleton costs $831 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $339 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Littleton
Bachelor's degrees in Littleton
| Period | Littleton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Littleton (29.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Littleton
| Period | Littleton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.0% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.6% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Littleton is close to the national rate: 89.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.8 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Littleton
| Period | Littleton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Littleton is the same as the national rate. Unemployment has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Littleton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton | 2.23 | 54.4 | 8.9% | 16.3% | 40.2% | 1987 | $831 | 29.1% | 89.8% | 5.4% |
| Andersons Crossroads | 2.33 | 45.6 | 16.4% | 22.6% | 23.0% | 1990 | $755 | 22.8% | 83.8% | 6.5% |
| Henrico | 2.21 | 60.1 | 4.6% | 8.3% | 46.6% | 1996 | $938 | 36.5% | 94.3% | 6.3% |
| Macon | 2.27 | 55.6 | 12.7% | 12.4% | 49.2% | 1991 | $996 | 24.4% | 84.4% | 1.8% |
| Gasburg | 2.02 | 60.0 | 10.0% | 9.0% | 30.8% | 1987 | $922 | 37.9% | 92.5% | 8.3% |
| Valentines | 1.95 | 63.0 | 2.3% | 9.3% | 38.4% | 1989 | $867 | 41.6% | 95.4% | 7.1% |
| Embro | 3.30 | 36.4 | 2.8% | 18.3% | 49.0% | 1985 | $791 | 5.6% | 59.0% | 4.6% |
| Aurelian Springs | 2.16 | 44.5 | 16.0% | 17.1% | 16.8% | 1985 | $787 | 15.6% | 82.0% | 5.1% |
| Ebony | 2.01 | 55.9 | 16.6% | 4.7% | 16.2% | 1986 | $1,063 | 32.4% | 84.6% | 3.1% |
| Grove Hill | 2.48 | 44.9 | 9.7% | 17.1% | 19.3% | 1992 | $775 | 13.4% | 71.3% | 11.6% |
| Oakville | 2.12 | 45.1 | 26.2% | 30.3% | 29.1% | 1987 | $880 | 26.3% | 86.3% | 1.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Littleton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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