Little River County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,821 | — | #2,366 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,344 | -29.0% | #2,571 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,311 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $113,500 | -59.7% | #2,793 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $697 | -40.1% | #2,744 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | +23.2% | #2,045 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Little River County has a population of 11,821, making it the #2,366 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Little River County is $53,344, ranking #2,571 out of 3,222 counties — 29.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.5% and unemployment stands at 7.3%.
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The median home value in Little River County is $113,500 (-59.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $697/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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96.0% of residents in Little River County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.
About Little River County, Arkansas
Little River County, Arkansas has a total population of 11,821, making it the 2,366th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Little River County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Little River County is $53,344, which ranks #2,571 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.
The median home value in Little River County is $113,500, 59.7% below the national median. Renters in Little River County pay a median gross rent of $697 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Little River County, 17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.8 min.
Little River County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (19.0%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Little River County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.