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Little Rock

South Carolina · 658 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 $21,528. Population has declined 7% since 2021. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 70.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

658
−7%vs 2021
vs 709 in 2021
2020 – 2024
268 / sq mi
−7%vs 2021
vs 288 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
41.5
+60%vs 2021
vs 25.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
26638750862874920202024Little Rock
2024306
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,528
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $21,794 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$10,635
−13%vs 2021
vs $12,164 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
1.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
70.6%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance27.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical27.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$609
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $632 in 2021
US average: $1,124
80.8%
+47.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.8% in 2021
19.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(121)
Black58.4%(414)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(174)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.2%(505)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24%(158)
Black58.4%(384)
Hispanic / Latino12%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.1%(441)
67
−6%vs 2021
vs 71 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
52.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+5%vs 2021
vs 15.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
42.5%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
30.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.1%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
56.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
4.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.1% in 2021
46.9%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.9% in 2021
3.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
17.2%
−6.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Little Rock, South Carolina?

Little Rock, South Carolina has about 658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Rock, South Carolina earns about $21,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Rock, South Carolina expensive?

In Little Rock, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Little Rock, South Carolina?

About 2.1% 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 70.6% 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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