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West Little River

Florida · 33,890 residents · 4.586 sq mi
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The short version

West Little River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,436. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $375,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 169%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,890
+4%since 2000
from 32,498 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,390 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7,358 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+24%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K33K34K35K1990201020202024West Little River
202434K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(1,889)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(2,183)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.7%(1,581)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(1,446)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(1,760)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.7%(4,318)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.5%(5,253)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(3,911)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.6%(5,296)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.2%(3,787)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.2%(1,770)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(696)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,436
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,686 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,024
+100%since 2000
from $12,026 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+12%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,300
+169%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,482
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+22%since 2009
from 5.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(1,089)
Black54.8%(17,819)
Hispanic / Latino40.1%(13,016)
Asian0.1%(37)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(413)
Black38.1%(12,906)
Hispanic / Latino59.7%(20,219)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(352)
Diversity Score
62
−9%since 2009
from 68 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban29.3%(9,932)
Central American15.7%(5,325)
Nicaraguan8.2%(2,783)
Honduran5.6%(1,891)
South American5.5%(1,861)
Dominican3.6%(1,212)
Puerto Rican2.8%(935)
Venezuelan2.2%(740)
Colombian2%(674)
Salvadoran1.3%(432)
Mexican0.7%(229)
Guatemalan0.6%(191)
+ 6 more hispanic origin groups with data
Argentine0.5%(178)
Ecuadorian0.4%(140)
Peruvian0.2%(69)
Chilean0.2%(60)
Spaniard0.1%(32)
Costa Rican0.1%(28)
Asian origin
Chinese0%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0%(13)
Ancestry
West Indian9.6%(3,238)
Haitian7.2%(2,457)
Jamaican1.5%(523)
American1.5%(514)
Irish0.4%(127)
Italian0.3%(96)
Brazilian0.3%(85)
English0.2%(69)
French0.1%(46)
Ukrainian0.1%(32)
Welsh0%(15)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest Cuban population · Largest Central American population · Largest West Indian population · Largest Nicaraguan population · Largest Haitian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.7%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
48.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−48.2 ptssince 2013
from 63.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
+27.7 ptssince 2017
from 52.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 43.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
57.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2016
from 48.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married43.1%(6,118)
Married43.5%(6,174)
Widowed1.7%(247)
Divorced11.7%(1,654)
Women 15+
Never married38.7%(5,437)
Married35.2%(4,942)
Widowed11.1%(1,556)
Divorced15%(2,109)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Little River, Florida?

West Little River, Florida has about 33,890 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Little River, Florida?

The typical household in West Little River, Florida earns about $56,436 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Little River, Florida expensive?

In West Little River, Florida, the median home is worth about $375,300, and the typical rent is about $1,482 a month.

How educated are people in West Little River, Florida?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Little River, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Little River, Florida?

About 17.7% of people in West Little River, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Little River, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, West Little River, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 315 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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