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West Little River

Florida · 34,128 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 $40,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,128
+5%since 2000
from 32,498 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,442 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 7,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+24%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K33K34K35K1990201020202024West Little River
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,955
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,686 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,105
+59%since 2000
from $12,026 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,174
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(874)
Black37.8%(12,910)
Hispanic / Latino57.9%(19,761)
Asian0.2%(52)
Other0.9%(296)
Diversity Score64.3%(21,937)
Diversity Score
64
−2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
42.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2013
from 63.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Little River, Florida?

West Little River, Florida has about 34,128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Little River, Florida earns about $40,955 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 $169,100, and the typical rent is about $1,174 a month.

How educated are people in West Little River, Florida?

About 14.5% 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 20.3% 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 553 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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