Littlestown, PA Demographics

A map of Littlestown's Population by Race

Littlestown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,850, a slight increase from the 4,782 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 8.2% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Littlestown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Littlestown has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Littlestown, that probability was 20.3% in 2020 and 22.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Littlestown is ranked the 284th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Littlestown was ranked the 286th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Littlestown's White Population

4,256 residents of Littlestown, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Littlestown is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Littlestown ranks 1122nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littlestown's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Littlestown's population has decreased from 89.1% to 87.8%.

Littlestown is more White than neighboring Bonneauville (71.4% White), and Pennville (87% White). Littlestown is less White than neighboring McSherrystown (96.1% White), Midway (97.6% White), and Lake Heritage (89.6% White).

Littlestown's Black Population

103 residents of Littlestown, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Littlestown is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Littlestown ranks 741st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littlestown's Black population has grown by an estimated 35.5%. Black residents' share of Littlestown's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.1%.

Littlestown is more Black than neighboring McSherrystown (0% Black), Midway (0% Black), Pennville (0% Black), and Lake Heritage (0.3% Black). Littlestown is less Black than neighboring Bonneauville (8.6% Black).

Littlestown's Asian Population

14 residents of Littlestown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Littlestown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Littlestown ranks 932nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littlestown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.7%. Asian residents' share of Littlestown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Littlestown is more Asian than neighboring Bonneauville (0% Asian), McSherrystown (0% Asian), Midway (0% Asian), and Pennville (0% Asian). Littlestown is less Asian than neighboring Lake Heritage (2.6% Asian).

Littlestown's Hispanic Population

64 residents of Littlestown, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Littlestown is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Littlestown ranks 657th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littlestown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 61.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Littlestown's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.3%.

Littlestown is less Hispanic than neighboring Bonneauville (16.7% Hispanic), McSherrystown (3.7% Hispanic), Midway (2.4% Hispanic), Pennville (11.4% Hispanic), and Lake Heritage (6.5% Hispanic).

Littlestown's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Littlestown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Littlestown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Littlestown ranks 545th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littlestown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Littlestown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Littlestown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bonneauville (0% Native American/Other), McSherrystown (0% Native American/Other), Midway (0% Native American/Other), Pennville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lake Heritage (0% Native American/Other).

Littlestown's Multiracial Population

398 residents of Littlestown, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Littlestown is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Littlestown ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littlestown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 76.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Littlestown's population has increased from 4.7% to 8.2%.

Littlestown is more Multiracial than neighboring Bonneauville (3.3% Multiracial), McSherrystown (0.2% Multiracial), Midway (0% Multiracial), Pennville (1.4% Multiracial), and Lake Heritage (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.