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West Little River

Florida · 34,699 residents · 4.586 sq mi
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West Little River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,974. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,700. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,699
+7%since 2000
from 32,498 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,566 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 7,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+12%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K33K34K35K1990201020202024West Little River
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,974
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,686 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,126
+9%since 2000
from $12,026 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,700
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
55.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+78%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score65.3%(21,211)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(909)
Black45.9%(15,929)
Hispanic / Latino50.6%(17,550)
Asian0.1%(37)
Other0.8%(275)
Diversity Score66.6%(23,106)
Diversity Score
67
+2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.0%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
41.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.7%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Little River, Florida?

West Little River, Florida has about 34,699 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Little River, Florida earns about $32,974 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 $168,700, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in West Little River, Florida?

About 7.6% 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 22.4% 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 1,124 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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