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Little River

Kansas · 536 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 $30,066. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $28,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

536
+3%since 1990
from 519 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,374 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,331 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3834344845345851990201020202024Little River
2024402
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,066
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,688 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,619
+48%since 1990
from $9,174 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.8%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$334
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
17.8% rent
1.0
+9%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(39)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(518)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(18)
3
−56%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−9.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−28%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little River, Kansas?

Little River, Kansas has about 536 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Little River, Kansas earns about $30,066 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 $28,900, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Little River, Kansas?

About 14.2% 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 16.8% of people in Little River, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little River, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Little River, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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