Littleton Common, MA Demographics

A map of Littleton Common's Population by Race

Littleton Common, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 3,289, an increase from the 3,065 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.1% White, 13.5% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Littleton Common, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Littleton Common has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Littleton Common, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 38.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Littleton Common is ranked the 150th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 Common was ranked the 154th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Littleton Common's White Population

2,536 residents of Littleton Common, or 77.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Littleton Common is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Littleton Common ranks 120th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton Common's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Littleton Common's population has decreased from 85.7% to 77.1%.

Littleton Common is more White than neighboring Ayer (71.2% White), and Devens (60.5% White). Littleton Common is less White than neighboring West Concord (80% White), Maynard (80.4% White), and Groton (79.5% White).

Littleton Common's Black Population

0 residents of Littleton Common, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Littleton Common is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Littleton Common ranks 154th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton Common's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Littleton Common's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Littleton Common is less Black than neighboring West Concord (4.5% Black), Maynard (1.6% Black), Ayer (6.6% Black), Groton (2.9% Black), and Devens (17.4% Black).

Littleton Common's Asian Population

445 residents of Littleton Common, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Littleton Common is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Littleton Common ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton Common's Asian population has grown by an estimated 161.8%. Asian residents' share of Littleton Common's population has increased from 5.5% to 13.5%.

Littleton Common is more Asian than neighboring West Concord (6.3% Asian), Maynard (5% Asian), Ayer (6.9% Asian), Groton (3.4% Asian), and Devens (4% Asian).

Littleton Common's Hispanic Population

165 residents of Littleton Common, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Littleton Common is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Littleton Common ranks 179th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton Common's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 77.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Littleton Common's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.0%.

Littleton Common is more Hispanic than neighboring West Concord (4.3% Hispanic), and Maynard (3.7% Hispanic). Littleton Common is less Hispanic than neighboring Ayer (13.8% Hispanic), Groton (5.9% Hispanic), and Devens (15% Hispanic).

Littleton Common's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Littleton Common, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Littleton Common is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Littleton Common ranks 139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton Common's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Littleton Common's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Littleton Common is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Concord (0% Native American/Other), and Ayer (0% Native American/Other). Littleton Common is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maynard (1.4% Native American/Other), Groton (2.5% Native American/Other), and Devens (2.3% Native American/Other).

Littleton Common's Multiracial Population

120 residents of Littleton Common, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Littleton Common is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Littleton Common ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton Common's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Littleton Common's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Littleton Common is more Multiracial than neighboring Ayer (1.4% Multiracial), and Devens (0.9% Multiracial). Littleton Common is less Multiracial than neighboring West Concord (4.9% Multiracial), Maynard (7.9% Multiracial), and Groton (5.7% 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.