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Population Review

Little River, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Little River, South Carolina is 10,457 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 61st-largest city in South Carolina. The median household income is $64,590, the median home value is $267,800, and the median age is 61.8.

10,457

Population

998

People / sq mi

$64,590

Median Income

$267,800

Median Home Value

Little River covers 10.5 sq mi of land at 998 people per square mile.

About Little River, SC

Little River is a city in South Carolina with a population of 10,457. It ranks #61 among cities in South Carolina by population. The median age is 61.8, older than the national median. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

The median household income in Little River is $64,590, below the US median of $74,580. 5.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $267,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,531. The homeownership rate of 76.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Little River reflects 24.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.3% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.0 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White89.3%
Black or African American3.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$64,590

Median Household Income

$41,887

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$267,800

Median Home Value

$1,531

Median Rent

76.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.0%

High School+

24.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

73.0%

Public Transit

14.3%

Work From Home

27.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

77.9%

Foreign Born

96.8%

Non-English at Home

12.8%

Veterans

23.0%

With Disability

91.9%

Health Insurance

98.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Education, Health Care & Social Services16.3%
Professional, Scientific & Management14.4%
Manufacturing12.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.7%
Information9.0%
Construction7.8%
Retail Trade6.7%
Public Administration2.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.2%
Transportation & Warehousing0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Little River, South Carolina has a population of 10,457 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 61st-largest city in South Carolina.

The median household income in Little River, South Carolina is $64,590, with 5.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Little River, South Carolina is $267,800, with median monthly rent at $1,531 and a homeownership rate of 76.8%.

The median age in Little River, South Carolina is 61.8 years. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.