Town · Massachusetts
Littleton, Massachusetts
Littleton, town, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Littleton had 10,404 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,141 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,280 (±43). GEOID 2501735950.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,404
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,141 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,280 ±43
Median household income
$149,722
±$31,172 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$658,300
±$39,925 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$2,016
±$507 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Littleton and what county is it in?
Littleton is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It covers 16.5 square miles of land, 614 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Littleton: Littleton Common (CDP, 3,065 in 2020).
Littleton is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Littleton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,404 people lived in Littleton on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, faster than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 10,141 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,280 (±43).
| Measure | Littleton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,280±43 | 1,638,365 | +209 |
| Households | 3,804±170 | 634,215 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66±0.12 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,975±213 | 664,267 | no clear change |
Littleton's population since 2000
From 8,184 in 2000 to 10,404 in 2025: up 27.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Littleton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Littleton?
The median resident of Littleton is 43.5 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 10.3%. 11.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Littleton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5±2.0 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2%±1.7 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6%±2.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 49.4%±2.5 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2%±1.6 pts | 9.3% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.0%±3.4 pts | 65.1% | −9.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.3%±2.6 pts | 13.6% | +4.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±2.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.1%±2.7 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.8%±2.8 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±1.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0%±2.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1%±2.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5%±2.4 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.6%±6.0 pts | 59.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 33.3%±4.7 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.3%±1.5 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Littleton earn?
Half of Littleton's 3,804 households earn less than $149,722 a year (±$31,172), against $130,847 in Middlesex County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $151,884 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Littleton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $149,722±$31,172 | $130,847 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $178,243±$13,404 | $178,070 | – |
| Per capita income | $66,360±$5,695 | $69,556 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6%±2.6 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.5%±3.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.7%±3.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.1%±1.7 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.9%±2.8 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Littleton?
Owners occupy 83.6% of Littleton's occupied homes and renters 16.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $658,300 by its owner (±$39,925). The median renter pays $2,016 a month including utilities, and 47.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Littleton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $658,300±$39,925 | $727,800 | +$93,412 |
| Median gross rent | $2,016±$507 | $2,201 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.1%±14.6 pts | 37.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,096±$277 | $3,224 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.6%±4.0 pts | 61.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.4%±4.0 pts | 38.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,975±213 | 664,267 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±6.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.8%±3.9 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2%±2.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.1%±2.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.1%±4.4 pts | 32.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7%±3.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Littleton building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units in Littleton in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Littleton work and get to work?
70.3% of Littleton's workers drive alone and 22.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Littleton | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9%±3.9 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±2.5 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.3%±4.9 pts | 54.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.1%±1.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.3%±1.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.8%±4.6 pts | 24.7% | +14.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.2 min±2.6 | 29.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Littleton?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Littleton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $135,147 (Tract 3241.01) to $167,422 (Tract 3241.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3241.01Middlesex County | 5,677 | $135,147 |
| Tract 3241.02Middlesex County | 4,603 | $167,422 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Littleton) · Census block assignment files
How does Littleton compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Littleton is the 1,193rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 98th-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Littleton ranks 83rd of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 98th | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 94th | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 286th | 461 |
| Median household income | 83rd | 453 |
| Per capita income | 135th | 460 |
| Median home value | 133rd | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 85th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 207th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 121st | 459 |
| Median age | 268th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 173rd | 460 |
| Work from home | 125th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 115th | 459 |
Littleton's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Littleton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Littleton?
11 of the 57 figures for Littleton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Littleton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.