Littleton (CDP), New Hampshire
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Littleton CDP is a census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Littleton in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The U. S. Census defines the CDP in order to report separate demographic details for the more densely populated central settlement of the town. The population was 4,431 at the 2000 census.
The population and area reported in this article are also included in the aggregate values for the town as a whole. See: Littleton, New Hampshire.
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.3 km² (8.6 mi²). 22.3 km² (8.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.0 km² (0.0 mi²) of it (0.12%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,431 people, 1,956 households, and 1,169 families residing in the town. The population density was 198.7/km² (514.8/mi²). There were 2,093 housing units at an average density of 93.9 persons/km² (243.2 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.12% White, 0.32% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. 1.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,956 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 12.5% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 40.2% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $32,674, and the median income for a family was $50,478. Males had a median income of $28,000 versus $20,576 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,843. 12.4% of the population and 8.9% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 12.8% are under the age of 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older.
