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Little River County

Arkansas · 12,026 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 $48,966. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,400. With a median age of 44.6, 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 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
12,026
−12%since 2000
from 13,628 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+17%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,966
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,057
+70%since 2000
from $15,899 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−8%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(10,063)
Black21.2%(2,891)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(235)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.5%(6,335)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(8,593)
Black18%(2,164)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(409)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other3.9%(472)
Diversity Score52.4%(6,303)
Segregation Score27.9%(3,354)
Diversity Score
52
+13%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little River County, Arkansas?

Little River County, Arkansas has about 12,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little River County, Arkansas earns about $48,966 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Little River County, Arkansas?

About 14.3% 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 14.2% 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 1,940 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 301.04Census Tract 302Census Tract 301.01Census Tract 303.02Census Tract 301.03Census Tract 303.01
6 ZIP codes
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