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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Little River

Kansas · 519 residents · 0.39 sq mi
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Little River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,688. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $17,300. With a median age of 40.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

519
−3%vs 2000
vs 536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,331 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.1
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3834344845345851990201020202024Little River
2024402
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,688
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,066 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,174
−33%vs 2000
vs $13,619 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.2%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$17,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$231
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $334 in 2000
US average: $450
75.4%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
24.6% rent
0.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(518)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(18)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(9)
Diversity Score7.4%(39)
7
+126%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
+7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.1%
+9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Little River, Kansas?

Little River, Kansas has about 519 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Little River, Kansas?

The typical household in Little River, Kansas earns about $19,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little River, Kansas expensive?

In Little River, Kansas, the median home is worth about $17,300, and the typical rent is about $231 a month.

How educated are people in Little River, Kansas?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Little River, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little River, Kansas?

About 22.2% of people in Little River, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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