Littleton, CO Demographics

A map of Littleton's Population by Race

Littleton, Colorado has an estimated population of 44,710, a slight decrease from the 45,652 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.4% White, 13.3% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, 1.9% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Littleton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Littleton is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Littleton, that probability was 38.0% in 2020 and 38.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Littleton is ranked the 21st most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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). Littleton was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Littleton's White Population

34,624 residents of Littleton, or 77.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Littleton is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Littleton ranks 264th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Littleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 77.4%.

Littleton is more White than neighboring Sheridan (48.5% White), and Englewood (67.9% White). Littleton is less White than neighboring Columbine Valley (89.4% White), Bow Mar (81.7% White), and Columbine (82.5% White).

Littleton's Black Population

866 residents of Littleton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Littleton is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Littleton ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton's Black population has grown by an estimated 45.8%. Black residents' share of Littleton's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.9%.

Littleton is more Black than neighboring Columbine Valley (0.2% Black), Bow Mar (0% Black), and Columbine (0.5% Black). Littleton is less Black than neighboring Sheridan (2.2% Black), and Englewood (3.7% Black).

Littleton's Asian Population

1,075 residents of Littleton, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Littleton is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Littleton ranks 91st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Asian residents' share of Littleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Littleton is more Asian than neighboring Columbine Valley (1.5% Asian), and Columbine (1.4% Asian). Littleton is less Asian than neighboring Bow Mar (5.6% Asian), Sheridan (2.7% Asian), and Englewood (3.1% Asian).

Littleton's Hispanic Population

5,930 residents of Littleton, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Littleton is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Littleton ranks 213th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Littleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.3%.

Littleton is more Hispanic than neighboring Columbine Valley (4.3% Hispanic), Bow Mar (8.8% Hispanic), and Columbine (11.9% Hispanic). Littleton is less Hispanic than neighboring Sheridan (42.3% Hispanic), and Englewood (19.3% Hispanic).

Littleton's Native American/Other Population

246 residents of Littleton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Littleton is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Littleton ranks 250th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Littleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Littleton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Columbine Valley (0.2% Native American/Other), Bow Mar (0% Native American/Other), Columbine (0.4% Native American/Other), and Sheridan (0.4% Native American/Other). Littleton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Englewood (0.9% Native American/Other).

Littleton's Multiracial Population

1,969 residents of Littleton, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Littleton is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Littleton ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Littleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Littleton is more Multiracial than neighboring Bow Mar (3.9% Multiracial), Columbine (3.4% Multiracial), and Sheridan (3.9% Multiracial). Littleton is less Multiracial than neighboring Englewood (5.1% 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.