Community Profiles
Little River County
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Little River County is 11,639. The population is expected to shrink to 11,372 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.46%.
The median age of Little River County residents is 44.
The diversity index of Little River County is 49.9, meaning that there is a 50% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Little River County is $72,561 and projected to be $82,919 in 2031. Per capita income is $31,624, projected to be $36,520 in 2031. 1.48% of households – 172 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $544,435 and the average disposable income is $57,268.
There are 6,046 housing units in Little River County; 3,819 are owner-occupied, 1,234 are rented, and 993 are vacant. The average home value is $179,315, with 636 homes built in 2010 or later, and 175 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 395 businesses in Little River County, employing 4,149 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,840 age 16 and above. 1,106 workers commute into Little River County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,379 residents both live and work in/around Little River County. The average travel time is 30.8 minutes. 10.76% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 8.74% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,277 drive alone, 356 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 48 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 159 residents work from home.
3,610 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 663 have associates degrees, 950 have bachelor’s degrees, and 556 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-30