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Littleton, NC


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Littleton, North Carolina

Littleton, North Carolina, in Halifax county, is 35 miles N of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 61 miles NE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 692.

The People and Families of Littleton

In Littleton, about 44% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Littleton live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Littleton. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Littleton had a median family income of $37,500.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Littleton ($1,050). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Littleton Housing

About 62% of housing units in Littleton are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Littleton are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Littleton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Littleton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Littleton Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Littleton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Littleton, NC

Comparing Littleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity96
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men22
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built41
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