Little River is a CDP located in Horry County South Carolina. Little River has a 2024 population of 9,958. Little River is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 2.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,692 in 2020.
The average household income in Little River is $77,084 with a poverty rate of 10.43%. The median age in Little River is 62 years: 63.6 years for males, and 61.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Little River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,701 | 88.65% |
| Black or African American | 589 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 443 | 4.51% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,953 | 1.98 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 2,412 | 2.34 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Non Family | 2,134 | 1.28 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 322 | 3.18 | 46 | 54 |
| Male | 85 | 4.61 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
2.49
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 621 | 7.33% |
| Associates Degree | 949 | 11.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,415 | 16.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 572 | 6.75% |
| High School Graduate | 2,389 | 28.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 134 | 1.58% |
| Some College | 2,393 | 28.24% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,637 | 6,995 | 1,780 |
| Black | 503 | 419 | 54 |
| Hispanic | 199 | 178 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 191 | 191 | 139 |
| Other Race | 33 | 33 | 14 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 0 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 72.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,821 | $44,500 | $45,181 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $75,313 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,443 | $44,167 | $38,730 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,268 | $0 | $18,615 |
| Overall | $43,876 | $46,153 | $39,418 |
| Some College | $45,525 | $46,304 | $44,238 |
$43,876
Average Earnings
$46,153
Average Male
$39,418
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.99% of Little River residents speak only English, while 4.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,617 | 912 | 10.58% |
| Black | 589 | 98 | 16.64% |
| Other | 40 | 14 | 35% |
| Hispanic | 228 | 14 | 6.14% |
10.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.4%
Male Poverty Rate
12.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Little River is Other, with 35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Little River is Hispanic, with 6.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.34% |
| High School | 10.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.6% |
| Some College | 5.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.52% |
| Female Employed | 7.22% |
| Male Employed | 2.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,881 | $92,542 |
| Households | $60,677 | $77,084 |
| Married Families | $79,038 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,019 | $55,255 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,271
Number of Veterans
1,213
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 836 |
| First Gulf War | 218 |
| Second Gulf War | 160 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 669 |
| 75+ | 329 |
| 55 to 64 | 125 |
| 35 to 54 | 122 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,175 | 14.86% |
| Black | 54 | 10.74% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 19.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
22.84%
Born in Little River
96.28%
Native Born
3.72%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
3.14%
Naturalized
96.28% of Little River residents were born in the United States, with 22.84% having been born in South Carolina. 0.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,958 | 72 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 9,886 | 71 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 9,815 | -114 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 9,929 | 237 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 9,692 | -100 | -1.02% |
| 2019 | 9,792 | 269 | 2.82% |
| 2018 | 9,523 | 315 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 9,208 | -31 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 9,239 | -378 | -3.93% |
| 2015 | 9,617 | 344 | 3.71% |
| 2014 | 9,273 | 10 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 9,263 | -302 | -3.16% |
| 2012 | 9,565 | 561 | 6.23% |
| 2011 | 9,004 | 44 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 8,960 | 0 | 0% |