Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Littlestown, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,850

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.8%4,256

Two or More

8.2%398

Black

2.1%103

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%64

Other

0.3%15

Asian

0.3%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%119

High School Diploma

49.9%1,701

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%279

Some College (1+ yr)

8%273

Associate's Degree

7.3%248

Bachelor's Degree

9.2%315

Master's Degree

5.5%188

Professional Degree

0.3%11

Doctorate

1.1%38

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

16.2%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$254,700

Median Renti

$964

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.3%1,396

Renter-Occupied

27.7%535

Total Units

1,971

Homeownership

72.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.9%82

$50K–$100K

5.4%75

$100K–$150K

3.4%47

$150K–$200K

15.3%213

$200K–$300K

40.7%568

$300K–$500K

28.6%399

$500K–$1M

0.9%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

202

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

102

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%30

2010–2019

7.3%143

2000–2009

12.1%239

1990–1999

21.4%422

1980–1989

3.2%64

1970–1979

2.5%50

1960–1969

4.8%95

1950–1959

15.2%300

1940–1949

5.6%110

1939 or earlier

26.3%518

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.5%1,148

Electricity

33.6%649

Fuel Oil

3.5%68

No Fuel

1.2%23

Other

1.1%21

Wood

0.7%13

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,901

Mean Household Incomei

$85,397

Per Capita Incomei

$34,365

Poverty Ratei

12.7%

Unemploymenti

0.3%

Labor Forcei

2,377

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$393/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers57 homes77% occupied$393/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,901/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

84%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

14%

Low income$35K–$57K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

84% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

43% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

404(10.6% of civilian adults)