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Little River

Kansas · 472 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 $46,786. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $91,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
472
−12%since 2000
from 536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,210 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+8%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3834344845345851990201020202024Little River
2024402
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,786
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,066 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,594
+81%since 2000
from $13,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services14.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,400
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+103%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(20)
Diversity Score17.2%(81)
Diversity Score
17
+423%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little River, Kansas?

Little River, Kansas has about 472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little River, Kansas earns about $46,786 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 $91,400, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Little River, Kansas?

About 22.1% 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 12.7% of people in Little River, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little River, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Little River, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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