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Little River-Academy

Texas · 1,992 residents · 1.911 sq mi
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Little River-Academy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,109. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,992
+21%since 2000
from 1,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,042 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 861 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+7%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Little River-Academy
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,109
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,187
+59%since 2000
from $15,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+30%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,393)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(201)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.4%(483)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(1,440)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(435)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other3.1%(62)
Diversity Score51.5%(1,026)
Diversity Score
51
+75%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little River-Academy, Texas?

Little River-Academy, Texas has about 1,992 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Little River-Academy, Texas?

The typical household in Little River-Academy, Texas earns about $62,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little River-Academy, Texas expensive?

In Little River-Academy, Texas, the median home is worth about $131,300, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Little River-Academy, Texas?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Little River-Academy, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little River-Academy, Texas?

About 7.2% of people in Little River-Academy, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little River-Academy, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Little River-Academy, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 602 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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