Littleton, NC Demographics

A map of Littleton's Population by Race

Littleton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 549, a slight decrease from the 559 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.9% White, 20.4% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, 1.8% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. 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 has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina 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 60.9% in 2020 and 45.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Littleton is ranked the 571st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 553rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Littleton's White Population

389 residents of Littleton, or 70.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Littleton is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Littleton ranks 639th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton's White population has grown by an estimated 60.1%. White residents' share of Littleton's population has increased from 43.5% to 70.9%.

Littleton is more White than neighboring Hollister (12.5% White), and South Rosemary (37.2% White). Littleton is less White than neighboring Gasburg (93% White), Ebony (100% White), and Macon (100% White).

Littleton's Black Population

112 residents of Littleton, or 20.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Littleton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Littleton ranks 106th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.8%. Black residents' share of Littleton's population has decreased from 44.4% to 20.4%.

Littleton is more Black than neighboring Gasburg (0.6% Black), Ebony (0% Black), Macon (0% Black), and Hollister (14.9% Black). Littleton is less Black than neighboring South Rosemary (58.5% Black).

Littleton's Asian Population

0 residents of Littleton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Littleton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Littleton ranks 297th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Littleton's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Littleton is less Asian than neighboring Hollister (8.2% Asian).

Littleton's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Littleton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Littleton is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Littleton ranks 439th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 65.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Littleton's population has decreased from 5.2% to 1.8%.

Littleton is more Hispanic than neighboring Gasburg (0% Hispanic), Ebony (0% Hispanic), Macon (0% Hispanic), and South Rosemary (0% Hispanic). Littleton is less Hispanic than neighboring Hollister (3.9% Hispanic).

Littleton's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Littleton, or 2.4% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Littleton ranks 80th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Littleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Littleton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gasburg (0% Native American/Other), Ebony (0% Native American/Other), Macon (0% Native American/Other), and South Rosemary (0% Native American/Other). Littleton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hollister (50.9% Native American/Other).

Littleton's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Littleton, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Littleton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Littleton ranks 339th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Littleton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Littleton's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.6%.

Littleton is more Multiracial than neighboring Ebony (0% Multiracial), Macon (0% Multiracial), and South Rosemary (4.3% Multiracial). Littleton is less Multiracial than neighboring Gasburg (6.4% Multiracial), and Hollister (9.6% 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.