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Little Rock

South Carolina · 306 residents · 2.458 sq mi
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Little Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,455. Population has fallen 45% since 2023, a loss of 254 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 35.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
306
−45%since 2023
from 560 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
−45%since 2023
from 228 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.4
+27%since 2023
from 45.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
26638750862874920202024Little Rock
2024306
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,455
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,104 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,722
+40%since 2023
from $20,557 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
−1%since 2023
from 0.305 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
83.5%
+30.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
31.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+71.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(124)
Black57%(319)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(30)
Diversity Score74.9%(420)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(146)
Black18%(55)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(29)
Diversity Score83.7%(256)
Diversity Score
84
+12%since 2023
from 75 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
42.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+35%since 2023
from 20.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
Female
54.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
Foreign born
12.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
41.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
52.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Rock, South Carolina?

Little Rock, South Carolina has about 306 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Rock, South Carolina earns about $55,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Little Rock, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Little Rock, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 35.9% of people in Little Rock, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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