Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Littleton, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

44,710

Median Agei

40.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.4%34,624

Hispanic/Latino

13.3%5,930

Two or More

4.4%1,969

Asian

2.4%1,075

Black

1.9%866

Other

0.3%123

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%88

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%1,161

High School Diploma

11%3,694

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%1,846

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%4,427

Associate's Degree

6.4%2,162

Bachelor's Degree

35.3%11,871

Master's Degree

16%5,368

Professional Degree

3%1,016

Doctorate

2.5%850

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

56.8%

Graduate+

21.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$630,600

Median Renti

$1,819

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.2%12,508

Renter-Occupied

38.8%7,941

Total Units

21,606

Homeownership

61.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%242

$50K–$100K

2.1%262

$100K–$150K

1.5%185

$150K–$200K

0.5%64

$200K–$300K

1.4%175

$300K–$500K

23%2,871

$500K–$1M

56.2%7,033

$1M+

13.4%1,676

Rent Distribution

Under $500

243

$500–$750

133

$750–$1,000

232

$1,000–$1,250

529

$1,250–$1,500

1,007

$1,500–$2,000

2,750

$2,000+

2,907

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%276

2010–2019

8.8%1,892

2000–2009

11.2%2,420

1990–1999

12%2,589

1980–1989

21.3%4,598

1970–1979

16.2%3,498

1960–1969

9.5%2,051

1950–1959

14.1%3,051

1940–1949

2.4%510

1939 or earlier

3.3%721

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69%14,108

Electricity

28.8%5,892

No Fuel

0.7%149

Other

0.7%147

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%83

Solar

0.3%64

Fuel Oil

0%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$98,839

Mean Household Incomei

$130,387

Per Capita Incomei

$60,507

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

26,109

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%861

$10K–$15K

2.2%448

$15K–$20K

2.4%499

$20K–$25K

2.1%426

$25K–$30K

2.6%533

$30K–$35K

2.1%435

$35K–$40K

3.8%787

$40K–$45K

2.5%520

$45K–$50K

3.5%717

$50K–$60K

4.5%918

$60K–$75K

9.6%1,963

$75K–$100K

10.9%2,235

$100K–$125K

11.4%2,324

$125K–$150K

8.9%1,810

$150K–$200K

10.8%2,200

$200K+

18.5%3,773

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

588

Residentsi

674

Avg. Tenant Renti

$423/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers239 homes78% occupied$464/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8318 homes89% occupied$392/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC13 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $98,839/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

91.4%

Very low income$30K–$49K/yr

7.3%

Low income$49K–$79K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

65.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29% of subsidized households are minority

50.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

61.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,2057.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,009

India

166

Canada

107

China

Philippines

United Kingdom

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,567

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

25,106

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,818(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.3%Insured

6.7%Uninsured