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, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

549

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.9%389

Black

20.4%112

Two or More

4.6%25

Other

2.4%13

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%19

High School Diploma

30.2%120

Some College (<1 yr)

3%12

Some College (1+ yr)

9.3%37

Associate's Degree

16.3%65

Bachelor's Degree

21.1%84

Master's Degree

4%16

Professional Degree

0.8%3

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

25.9%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$108,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.4%163

Renter-Occupied

35.6%90

Total Units

313

Homeownership

64.4%

Vacancy Rate

19.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.2%28

$50K–$100K

30.1%49

$100K–$150K

14.7%24

$150K–$200K

11.7%19

$200K–$300K

9.2%15

$300K–$500K

1.2%2

$500K–$1M

11.7%19

$1M+

4.3%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%1

2010–2019

2.9%9

2000–2009

5.4%17

1990–1999

2.2%7

1980–1989

14.7%46

1970–1979

16.9%53

1960–1969

1.6%5

1950–1959

23.3%73

1940–1949

5.8%18

1939 or earlier

26.8%84

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.4%206

Bottled/LP Gas

14.2%36

Wood

2%5

Fuel Oil

1.6%4

Utility Gas

0.8%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,083

Mean Household Incomei

$60,706

Per Capita Incomei

$28,999

Poverty Ratei

23.9%

Unemploymenti

0.4%

Labor Forcei

249

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.1%18

$10K–$15K

13.8%35

$15K–$20K

13%33

$20K–$25K

4.7%12

$25K–$30K

4%10

$30K–$35K

3.6%9

$35K–$40K

2.8%7

$40K–$45K

9.5%24

$45K–$50K

4.7%12

$50K–$60K

6.7%17

$60K–$75K

2.8%7

$75K–$100K

6.3%16

$100K–$125K

12.6%32

$125K–$150K

5.5%14

$200K+

2.8%7

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$256/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

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

Project Based Section 842 homes90% occupied$256/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,083/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

92%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

72% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

19% 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

244.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

248

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

248

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured