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Littleton, Colorado Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Littleton, Colorado is 45,092 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $96,611, the median home value is $596,700, and the median age is 40.2.

The population has grown 7.1% since 2010 (41,915 → 44,879).

45,092

Population

3573

People / sq mi

$96,611

Median Income

$596,700

Median Home Value

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Littleton covers 12.6 sq mi of land at 3573 people per square mile.

About Littleton, CO

Littleton is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 50.9% of the population. Littleton is a city in Colorado with a population of 45,092. It ranks #21 among cities in Colorado by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $96,611 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.1%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $596,700, with typical rent around $1,731.

About 56.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. A solid 21.2% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Littleton, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Littleton city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Littleton city had a population of 41,915 in 2010 and 44,879 in 2024, a 7.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 48,065 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.51%.

2019 · 48K20102024
Littleton city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

44,879

Population (2024)

41,915

Population (2010)

48,065

Peak (2019)

0.51%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201041,915
201143,090
201243,780
201344,411
201444,727
201546,297
201646,544
201747,794
201848,012
201948,065
202045,598
202145,337
202244,819
202344,732
202444,879

Race & Ethnicity

White83.1%
Black or African American1.6%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$96,611

Median Household Income

$57,806

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$596,700

Median Home Value

$1,731

Median Rent

61.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.2%

High School+

56.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.9%

Drive Alone

67.0%

Public Transit

21.2%

Work From Home

26.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

50.9%

Foreign Born

89.7%

Non-English at Home

5.4%

Veterans

11.5%

With Disability

92.8%

Health Insurance

96.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate16.0%
Information9.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.1%
Construction9.1%
Manufacturing8.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.5%
Retail Trade4.4%
Public Administration4.3%
Transportation & Warehousing2.4%
Agriculture & Mining1.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Littleton, Colorado has a population of 45,092 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest city in Colorado.

The median household income in Littleton, Colorado is $96,611, with 3.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Littleton, Colorado is $596,700, with median monthly rent at $1,731 and a homeownership rate of 61.4%.

The median age in Littleton, Colorado is 40.2 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The population has grown 7.1% since 2010 (41,915 → 44,879).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.