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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Little River

South Carolina · 7,027 residents · 10.479 sq mi
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Little River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,427. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 1990. Median home value is $118,000. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,027
+91%since 1990
from 3,682 in 1990
1990 – 2024
671 / sq mi
+91%since 1990
from 351 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
49.0
+23%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K5K8K10K13K1990201020202024Little River
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,427
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,705 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,733
+39%since 1990
from $16,384 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.5%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$118,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$652
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $487 in 1990
US average: $602
81.8%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
18.2% rent
2.9
−6%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(3,186)
Black13.2%(487)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score30.4%(1,118)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(6,385)
Black6.6%(466)
Hispanic / Latino1%(72)
Asian0.3%(20)
Diversity Score18.7%(1,315)
19
−38%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.2%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 84.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−23%since 1990
from 18.3 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, South Carolina?

Little River, South Carolina has about 7,027 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Little River, South Carolina?

The typical household in Little River, South Carolina earns about $40,427 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little River, South Carolina expensive?

In Little River, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $118,000, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Little River, South Carolina?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Little River, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little River, South Carolina?

About 7.5% of people in Little River, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little River, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Little River, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,345 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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