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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Little River County

Arkansas · 13,628 residents · 531.255 sq mi
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Little River County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,417. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

Total population
13,628
−2%since 1990
from 13,966 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 26 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.2
+13%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,417
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,791 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,899
+60%since 1990
from $9,942 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.4%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$372
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
23.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77%(10,756)
Black21%(2,931)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(119)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score46.6%(6,513)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(10,063)
Black21.2%(2,891)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(235)
Asian0.2%(25)
Diversity Score46.5%(6,335)
Diversity Score
46
Unchangedsince 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.4%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Little River County to nearby counties

LITTLE RIVER COUNTY VS
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Income$53,527+82%
Home value$117,600+133%
Population15,758+34%
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LITTLE RIVER COUNTY VS
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Income$59,803+103%
Home value$173,000+243%
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LITTLE RIVER COUNTY VS
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Income$45,603+55%
Home value$153,900+205%
Population12,306+5%
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LITTLE RIVER COUNTY VS
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Income$46,787+59%
Home value$105,700+110%
Population19,080+62%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little River County, Arkansas?

Little River County, Arkansas has about 13,628 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Little River County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Little River County, Arkansas earns about $29,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little River County, Arkansas expensive?

In Little River County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $50,400, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Little River County, Arkansas?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Little River County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little River County, Arkansas?

About 15.4% of people in Little River County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little River County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Little River County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 338 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 301.04Census Tract 302Census Tract 301.01Census Tract 303.02Census Tract 301.03Census Tract 303.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 71822ZIP 71836ZIP 71866ZIP 71853ZIP 71865ZIP 71820
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