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Little River

South Carolina · 11,711 residents · 10.479 sq mi
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Little River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,896. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $176,300. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,711
+67%since 2000
from 7,027 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,118 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 671 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.1
+23%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K8K10K13K1990201020202024Little River
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,896
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,427 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,059
+54%since 2000
from $22,733 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$952
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $652 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+14%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(6,385)
Black6.6%(466)
Hispanic / Latino1%(72)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.7%(1,315)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(9,873)
Black5.7%(669)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(506)
Asian1%(116)
Other0.8%(97)
Diversity Score28.2%(3,302)
Diversity Score
28
+51%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little River, South Carolina?

Little River, South Carolina has about 11,711 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little River, South Carolina earns about $52,896 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 $176,300, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.

How educated are people in Little River, South Carolina?

About 21.0% 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 9.9% 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 8,029 residents, a change of about 218 percent over that period.

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

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