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Littleton, NC
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina.
Population
549
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
577
ZIP codes
0
Littleton and its ZIP codes
Littleton at a glance
- Littleton is about 2.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,083 a year, 42% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,700 (62% below North Carolina).
Local data for Littleton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Littleton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,083
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$108,700
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (65), Irish Americans (36), Italian Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Halifax County. PPP loans are for Littleton.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,427
15,111 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$386M
FY 2026, $7,937 per person
How people get to work
Littleton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Littleton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
93
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Littleton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Littleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Gasburg, VACensus-designated place | 9 mi | 5.7 |
| MaconTown | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Ebony, VACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| South RosemaryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| HollisterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| WarrentonTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Roanoke RapidsCity | 15 mi | 9.9 |
| Bracey, VACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13 |
| GastonTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| NorlinaTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| WeldonTown | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| South WeldonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| HalifaxTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| GarysburgTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Brodnax, VATown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Littleton, NC in?
- Littleton is in Halifax County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Littleton, NC?
- About 549 people live in Littleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Littleton?
- Nearby places include Gasburg, VA (9 mi), Macon (9.6 mi), Ebony, VA (11 mi), South Rosemary (11 mi), Hollister (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023