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Introduction to Littleton, Colorado
Littleton, Colorado, in Arapahoe county, is 7 miles SE of Lakewood, Colorado and 8 miles S of Denver, Colorado. The city is considered part of the Denver metropolitan area. Littleton has a population of 40,340.
Littleton History
Prehistoric men once inhabited this area. Their settlements date back to about 7,000 B.C. A prehistoric site of early hunters was discovered at Lamb Springs, two miles southwest of Littleton, by Charles Lamb in 1960. The Spanish military expedition of Pedro de Villasur to this area took place in 1720. From 1770 to 1800, Arapaho and Cheyenne tribes of Native Americans migrated to this region. Fur trappers and traders frequented the area in the early and mid 19th century. The community was named after one of the early settlers, Richard Sullivan Little. The local economy shifted from agriculture to manufacturing during World War II. Plants grown here were used for the production of pneumatics, munitions and aerospace products.
Littleton and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Littleton
For those interested in the regional history and culture, a visit to the Littleton Historical Museum may prove interesting. The city of Littleton also offers a range of recreational facilities, including a race track and a golf course. In addition, the city hosts the Colorado Irish Festival and the Denver Art Affair every July.
Littleton Transportation
Air transportation is available from the Buckley AFB Airport.
Littleton Higher Education
Opportunities for higher education are provided by the Arapahoe Community College. One can also enroll at the Emily Griffith Opportunity School, the University of Phoenix-Colorado Campus or the Red Rocks Community College.
Littleton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Littleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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