Little River, KS Demographics

A map of Little River's Population by Race

Little River, Kansas has an estimated population of 402, a large decrease from the 472 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.8% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Little River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Little River has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Little River, that probability was 10.2% in 2020 and 6.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Little River is ranked the 339th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Little River was ranked the 286th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Little River's White Population

389 residents of Little River, or 96.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Little River is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Little River ranks 85th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Little River's White population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. White residents' share of Little River's population has increased from 94.7% to 96.8%.

Little River is more White than neighboring Geneseo (74.6% White), Lyons (67.8% White), Marquette (92.8% White), and The Highlands (95% White). Little River is less White than neighboring Windom (100% White).

Little River's Black Population

2 residents of Little River, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Little River is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Little River ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Little River's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Black residents' share of Little River's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.

Little River is more Black than neighboring Windom (0% Black), Geneseo (0% Black), Marquette (0% Black), and The Highlands (0% Black). Little River is less Black than neighboring Lyons (2% Black).

Little River's Asian Population

0 residents of Little River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Little River is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Little River ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Little River's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Little River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Little River is less Asian than neighboring Marquette (0.5% Asian), and The Highlands (0.4% Asian).

Little River's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Little River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Little River is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Little River ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Little River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Little River's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.0%.

Little River is less Hispanic than neighboring Geneseo (7% Hispanic), Lyons (22.2% Hispanic), Marquette (0.7% Hispanic), and The Highlands (2.9% Hispanic).

Little River's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Little River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Little River is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Little River ranks 394th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Little River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Little River's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Little River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Geneseo (2.3% Native American/Other), and Lyons (0.2% Native American/Other).

Little River's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Little River, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Little River is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Little River ranks 667th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Little River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Little River's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.7%.

Little River is more Multiracial than neighboring Windom (0% Multiracial), and The Highlands (1.7% Multiracial). Little River is less Multiracial than neighboring Geneseo (16% Multiracial), Lyons (7.9% Multiracial), and Marquette (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.