Littleton, CO

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2021 Population

45,465

1.61% 1-year decline

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.1

0.249% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.41%

4.01% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$82,997

8.67% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$471,900

5.69% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

25,397

2.52% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Littleton, CO had a population of 45.5k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $82,997. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Littleton, CO declined from 46,208 to 45,465, a −1.61% decrease and its median household income grew from $76,375 to $82,997, a 8.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Littleton, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.4%), White (Hispanic) (6.85%), Other (Hispanic) (3.08%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.36%).

None of the households in Littleton, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Littleton, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Littleton, CO are Arapahoe Community College (653 degrees awarded in 2021) and Denver Seminary (180 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Littleton, CO was $471,900, and the homeownership rate was 59.7%.

Most people in Littleton, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Littleton, CO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Littleton, CO is home to a population of 45.5k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.69% of Littleton, CO residents were born outside of the country (3.04k people).

In 2021, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.6k people) in Littleton, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.12k White (Hispanic) and 1.4k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Littleton, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Littleton, CO was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Littleton, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Littleton, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
36.6k ± 987
White (Hispanic)
3.12k ± 505
Other (Hispanic)
1.4k ± 505

12.5%

Hispanic Population

5.68k people

12.5% of the people in Littleton, CO are hispanic (5.68k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Littleton, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
210,883 ± 11,065 people
India
21,272 ± 3,574 people
China
18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

Foreign-Born Population

6.69%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.04k people

6.72%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.11k people

As of 2021, 6.69% of Littleton, CO residents (3.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Littleton, CO was 6.72%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Littleton, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
655 ± 152
Gulf War (2001-)
391 ± 125
Korea
338 ± 201

Littleton, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Littleton, CO employs 25.4k people. The largest industries in Littleton, CO are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,246 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,141 people), and Retail Trade (2,428 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($174,375), Utilities ($88,304), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($83,199).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.4k

2021 Value

± 1,208

−2.52%

1 Year decline

± 6.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Littleton, CO declined at a rate of −2.52%, from 26.1k employees to 25.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Littleton, CO, are Management Occupations (3,603 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,510 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,468 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Littleton, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.4k

2021 Value

± 1,208

−2.52%

1 Year decline

± 6.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Littleton, CO declined at a rate of −2.52%, from 26.1k employees to 25.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Littleton, CO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,246 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,141 people), and Retail Trade (2,428 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Littleton, CO, though some of these residents may live in Littleton, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,140

Median earning men ± $4,885

$43,504

Median earning women ± $1,970

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($116,786), Information ($86,750), and Public Administration ($84,940).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($64,315), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,173), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,729).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Littleton, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Littleton, CO awarded 833 degrees. The student population of Littleton, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,698 male students and 7,098 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Littleton, CO are White (579 and 71.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (95 and 11.7%), Unknown (37 and 4.55%), and Two or More Races (32 and 3.93%).

The largest universities in Littleton, CO by number of degrees awarded are Arapahoe Community College (653 and 78.4%) and Denver Seminary (180 and 21.6%).

The most popular majors in Littleton, CO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (178 and 21.4%), Counseling Psychology (73 and 8.76%), and General Studies (68 and 8.16%).

The median tuition cost in Littleton, CO for a public four year colleges is $3,680 for in-state students and $15,102 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 12,796 students enrolled in Littleton, CO, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,617 records, of which 54.7% were women and 45.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
68 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
57 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
178 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Littleton, CO was General Studies with 68 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Littleton, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Arapahoe Community College
653 degrees awarded
Denver Seminary
180 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arapahoe Community College with 653 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 316 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Littleton, CO, which is 0.611 times less than the 517 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 579 degrees mean that there were 6.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 95 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Littleton, CO was $471,900 in 2021, which is 1.93 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $446,500 to $471,900, a 5.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Littleton, CO is 59.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Littleton, CO have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Littleton, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Littleton, CO is $82,997. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Littleton, CO was Census Tract 56.33 with a value of $128,966, followed by Census Tract 56.24 and Census Tract 56.23, with respective values of $126,058 and $110,417.

Housing

Property

$471,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,078

$12,015

Median Property Taxes

±$633

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Littleton, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Littleton, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.7%

Homeownership

2021

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.7% of the housing units in Littleton, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Littleton, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 56.33
Census Tract 56.24
Census Tract 56.23

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Littleton, CO was Census Tract 56.33 with a value of $128,966, followed by Census Tract 56.24 and Census Tract 56.23, with respective values of $126,058 and $110,417.

The following map shows all of the places in Littleton, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,997

Median Household Income

± $6,268

20.1k

Number of Households

± 1,011

In 2021, the median household income of the 20.1k households in Littleton, CO grew to $82,997 from the previous year's value of $76,375.

The following chart displays the households in Littleton, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Littleton, CO is from Colorado.

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (67.9%)
Worked At Home (16.5%)
Carpooled (5.48%)

In 2021, 67.9% of workers in Littleton, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.5%) and those who carpooled to work (5.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Littleton, CO have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.23% of the workforce in Littleton, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Littleton, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Littleton, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Littleton, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Littleton, CO (3.33k out of 44.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Littleton, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.6% of the population of Littleton, CO has health coverage, with 53.3% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 0.856% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arapahoe County, CO see 1244 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.323% increase from the previous year (1240 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 912 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 248 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Arapahoe County, CO.

1,244 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arapahoe County, CO

Primary care physicians in Arapahoe County, CO see an average of 1,244 patients per year. This represents a 0.323% increase from the previous year (1,240 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Arapahoe County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.4%

Uninsured

53.3%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

0.856%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Littleton, CO declined by 6.41% from 5.77% to 5.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Littleton, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.