Littlefield, TX Demographics

A map of Littlefield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,502	3,529	60.2%	59.4%
White	1,894	2,020	32.5%	34.0%
Black	319	293	5.5%	4.9%
Multiracial	107	80	1.8%	1.3%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	18	0.0%	0.3%

Littlefield, Texas has an estimated population of 5,822, a slight decrease from the 5,943 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.2% Hispanic, 32.5% White, 5.5% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Littlefield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Littlefield is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Littlefield, that probability was 52.9% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Littlefield is ranked the 391st most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Littlefield was ranked the 366th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Littlefield's White Population

1,894 residents of Littlefield, or 32.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Littlefield is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Littlefield ranks 1261st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littlefield's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Littlefield's population has decreased from 34.0% to 32.5%.

Littlefield is more White than neighboring Amherst (22% White). Littlefield is less White than neighboring Whitharral (35.7% White), Spade (100% White), Anton (32.9% White), and Sudan (43.8% White).

Littlefield's Black Population

319 residents of Littlefield, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Littlefield is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Littlefield ranks 528th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littlefield's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. Black residents' share of Littlefield's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.5%.

Littlefield is more Black than neighboring Amherst (0.7% Black), Whitharral (0% Black), Spade (0% Black), and Sudan (0.7% Black). Littlefield is less Black than neighboring Anton (11.6% Black).

Littlefield's Asian Population

0 residents of Littlefield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Littlefield is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Littlefield ranks 1295th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littlefield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Littlefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Littlefield is less Asian than neighboring Amherst (0.6% Asian).

Littlefield's Hispanic Population

3,502 residents of Littlefield, or 60.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Littlefield is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Littlefield ranks 526th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littlefield's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Littlefield's population has increased from 59.4% to 60.2%.

Littlefield is more Hispanic than neighboring Spade (0% Hispanic), Anton (49.5% Hispanic), and Sudan (54.5% Hispanic). Littlefield is less Hispanic than neighboring Amherst (76.2% Hispanic), and Whitharral (64.3% Hispanic).

Littlefield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Littlefield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Littlefield is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Littlefield ranks 1331st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littlefield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Littlefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Littlefield's Multiracial Population

107 residents of Littlefield, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Littlefield is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Littlefield ranks 1380th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littlefield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Littlefield's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.8%.

Littlefield is more Multiracial than neighboring Amherst (0.7% Multiracial), Whitharral (0% Multiracial), Spade (0% Multiracial), and Sudan (1% Multiracial). Littlefield is less Multiracial than neighboring Anton (6.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.