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Cost of living in Little River summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Little River. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Little River is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Little River is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Little River is $319,982.
The median income in Little River is $65,786.
Little River's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Little River Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Little River | South Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 92 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 101 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Little River, SC Weather
The average high in Little River is 73.1° and the average low is 53.4°.
There are 74.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 51.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Little River |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 51.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Little River Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Little River
The current population in Little River is 11,771. The population has increased 35.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,771 | 12.6% |
| 2023 | 10,457 | 6.5% |
| 2022 | 9,815 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 9,929 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 9,692 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 9,792 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 9,523 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 9,208 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 9,239 | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 9,617 | 3.7% |
| 2014 | 9,273 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 9,263 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 9,565 | 6.2% |
| 2011 | 9,004 | 3.8% |
| 2010 | 8,675 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Little River
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Little River is:
83.3% White with 9,803 White residents.
6.4% African American with 757 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 74 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 565 Two Or More residents.
4.7% Hispanic with 555 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Little River | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.3% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.4% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Little River
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Little River is 52.5% female with 6,181 female residents.
Little River is 47.5% male with 5,590 male residents.
| Gender | Little River | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Little River for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Little River completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Little River completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Little River completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Little River completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Little River completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Little River completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Little River completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Little River completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Little River completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Little River | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Little River, South Carolina
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4.8% of households in Little River earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Little River earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in Little River earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Little River earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.8% of households in Little River earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.9% of households in Little River earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.9% of households in Little River earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Little River earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.6% of households in Little River earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.1% of households in Little River earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Little River | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.1% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
