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Little River

Kansas · 557 residents · 0.39 sq mi
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Little River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $44,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
557
+4%since 2000
from 536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,428 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
−7%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3834344845345851990201020202024Little River
2024402
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,659
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,066 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,826
+31%since 2000
from $13,619 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+16%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(543)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score6.3%(35)
Diversity Score
6
+91%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little River, Kansas?

Little River, Kansas has about 557 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little River, Kansas earns about $39,659 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 $44,300, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Little River, Kansas?

About 19.9% 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 19.1% 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 38 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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