West Little River is a CDP located in Miami-Dade County Florida. West Little River has a 2024 population of 33,259. West Little River is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually but its population has increased by 2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,293 in 2020.
The average household income in West Little River is $59,717 with a poverty rate of 22.92%. The median age in West Little River is 41.5 years: 40.2 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Little River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16,018 | 47.86% |
| White | 6,625 | 19.8% |
| Two or more races | 6,612 | 19.76% |
| Other race | 4,173 | 12.47% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,347 | 3.22 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Married | 3,404 | 3.98 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 3,081 | 4.12 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 2,688 | 1.15 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Male | 1,174 | 3.38 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.22
Average Household Size
58.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,705 | 11.4% |
| Associates Degree | 1,746 | 7.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,762 | 11.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,333 | 5.62% |
| High School Graduate | 8,623 | 36.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,916 | 12.29% |
| Some College | 3,635 | 15.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,224 | 9,171 | 2,177 |
| Black | 10,746 | 8,939 | 1,800 |
| 2+ Races | 4,841 | 3,415 | 988 |
| Other Race | 2,924 | 2,028 | 583 |
| White | 318 | 306 | 74 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,450 | $34,810 | $44,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,888 | $68,490 | $74,542 |
| High School Graduate | $30,991 | $36,607 | $26,695 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,323 | $24,130 | $16,250 |
| Overall | $33,763 | $34,196 | $33,101 |
| Some College | $37,122 | $36,083 | $40,217 |
$33,763
Average Earnings
$34,196
Average Male
$33,101
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
40.05% of West Little River residents speak only English, while 59.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,945 | 4,732 | 29.68% |
| Hispanic | 17,484 | 3,101 | 17.74% |
| Multiple | 6,561 | 943 | 14.37% |
| Other | 4,076 | 794 | 19.48% |
| White | 437 | 52 | 11.9% |
22.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.17%
Male Poverty Rate
23.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Little River is Black, with 29.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Little River is White, with 11.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.83% |
| High School | 18.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.07% |
| Some College | 13.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.74% |
| Female Employed | 8.62% |
| Male Employed | 7.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,432 | $65,800 |
| Households | $46,518 | $59,717 |
| Married Families | $63,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,099 | $30,341 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
914
Number of Veterans
838
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 292 |
| Second Gulf War | 154 |
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 361 |
| 75+ | 241 |
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 815 | 6.89% |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 1.25% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 0.44% |
| White | 21 | 0.37% |
| Other Race | 9 | 0.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.46%
Born in West Little River
56.64%
Native Born
43.36%
Foreign Born
18.1%
Non Citizen
25.26%
Naturalized
56.64% of West Little River residents were born in the United States, with 47.46% having been born in Florida. 18.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33,259 | -103 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 33,362 | -103 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 33,465 | 181 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 33,284 | 991 | 3.07% |
| 2020 | 32,293 | -604 | -1.84% |
| 2019 | 32,897 | -499 | -1.49% |
| 2018 | 33,396 | 963 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 32,433 | 1,137 | 3.63% |
| 2016 | 31,296 | 547 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 30,749 | -477 | -1.53% |
| 2014 | 31,226 | -250 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 31,476 | -316 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 31,792 | -44 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 31,836 | -2,863 | -8.25% |
| 2010 | 34,699 | 0 | 0% |