Population 5,764 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Littleton
Household size in Littleton
| Period | Littleton | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.05 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Littleton are small: just 2.17 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.30, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.4 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −8.0 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Littleton is 38.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 46.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people, only six are younger.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Littleton (11.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in New Hampshire as a whole (8.5%). The single-parent share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.2% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.1% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Littleton rent: 50.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 42.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 12.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Littleton than nationally: 12.8%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. New Hampshire as a whole looks much the same.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Littleton is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $630 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $708 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $719 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $922 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$292 | +$580 | +$606 |
The median renter in Littleton pays $922 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $292 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other New Hampshire city with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Littleton (25.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only six of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.2% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.4% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Littleton never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Littleton has the lowest share of high school graduates of any New Hampshire city with 5,000+ people.
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 | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Littleton has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. 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 | 2.17 | 38.3 | 11.3% | 50.1% | 12.8% | 1970 | $922 | 25.8% | 87.4% | 3.1% |
| Bethlehem | 2.35 | 50.3 | 10.9% | 24.2% | 22.5% | 1971 | $1,155 | 44.2% | 96.8% | 6.7% |
| Sugar Hill | 2.41 | 58.8 | 2.5% | 15.0% | 41.1% | 1968 | $889 | 50.7% | 96.1% | 1.1% |
| Franconia | 2.30 | 56.5 | 5.9% | 13.1% | 39.2% | 1977 | $1,186 | 53.4% | 97.3% | 2.6% |
| Gilman | 2.23 | 51.2 | 6.6% | 21.9% | 31.6% | 1951 | $1,100 | 17.9% | 77.8% | 14.0% |
| Dalton | 2.36 | 44.5 | 11.3% | 17.3% | 31.9% | 1985 | $900 | 20.6% | 94.3% | 7.8% |
| Tinkerville | 2.35 | 55.2 | 5.5% | 11.1% | 23.6% | 1980 | $1,136 | 26.4% | 87.9% | 6.2% |
| Lisbon | 2.42 | 50.4 | 7.6% | 18.9% | 21.8% | 1960 | $1,315 | 31.4% | 93.1% | 2.1% |
| Whitefield | 2.16 | 48.8 | 5.8% | 31.9% | 29.1% | 1965 | $923 | 25.4% | 90.9% | 5.0% |
| Ralston Corner | 2.18 | 49.8 | 11.2% | 6.4% | 25.0% | 1977 | $1,111 | 22.1% | 89.9% | 1.7% |
| Waterford | 2.54 | 45.1 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 11.7% | 1978 | $972 | 39.9% | 97.4% | 1.0% |
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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