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Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
17.4% Percent of the population age 65 or older in 2017.
The percentage of Littleton’s population over age 65 has been increasing since 2000
while the share of population under age 18 has been decreasing. As of 2017 the
population age 65 or older had increased to 17.3 percent while the proportion under
age 18 had dropped to 19.4 percent. Those providing input to Envision Littleton often share their pride in being a
great community for aging in place. They also recognize its lasting reputation for quality public schools and
wish for Littleton to remain welcoming and affordable for younger families. In 2017, approximately 25 percent of
Littleton’s households had one or more children under age 18.
Age Composition
25 23.3
21.6
19.4
20
15 15.8 17.3
14.2
10
5
0
2000 2010 2017
% below 18 % 65 and over
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
