West Little River, FL Demographics

A map of West Little River's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	20,219	19,761	59.7%	57.9%
Black	12,906	12,910	38.1%	37.8%
White	413	874	1.2%	2.6%
Multiracial	266	360	0.8%	1.1%
Native American/Other	86	171	0.3%	0.5%
Asian	0	52	0.0%	0.2%

West Little River, Florida has an estimated population of 33,890, a less than 1% change from the 34,128 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.7% Hispanic, 38.1% Black, 1.2% White, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Little River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Little River has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Little River, that probability was 52.1% in 2020 and 49.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Little River is ranked the 128th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). West Little River was ranked the 124th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Little River's White Population

413 residents of West Little River, or 1.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Little River is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. West Little River ranks 945th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Little River's White population has declined by an estimated 52.7%. White residents' share of West Little River's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.2%.

West Little River is more White than neighboring Westview (1.1% White), and Brownsville (1% White). West Little River is less White than neighboring Pinewood (1.7% White), and El Portal (19.7% White).

West Little River's Black Population

12,906 residents of West Little River, or 38.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Little River is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. West Little River ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Little River's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of West Little River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 38.1%.

West Little River is more Black than neighboring El Portal (33.4% Black). West Little River is less Black than neighboring Gladeview (47.7% Black), Pinewood (68.4% Black), Westview (56.6% Black), and Brownsville (45% Black).

West Little River's Asian Population

0 residents of West Little River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Little River is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Little River ranks 873rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Little River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Little River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Little River is less Asian than neighboring Pinewood (0.2% Asian), Westview (1.7% Asian), Brownsville (0.1% Asian), and El Portal (0.3% Asian).

West Little River's Hispanic Population

20,219 residents of West Little River, or 59.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Little River is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Little River ranks 67th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Little River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of West Little River's population has increased from 57.9% to 59.7%.

West Little River is more Hispanic than neighboring Gladeview (47.9% Hispanic), Pinewood (28.7% Hispanic), Westview (37.2% Hispanic), Brownsville (51.6% Hispanic), and El Portal (39.3% Hispanic).

West Little River's Native American/Other Population

86 residents of West Little River, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Little River is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Little River ranks 728th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Little River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Little River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

West Little River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gladeview (0% Native American/Other), and Pinewood (0% Native American/Other). West Little River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westview (1% Native American/Other), Brownsville (1.4% Native American/Other), and El Portal (3.2% Native American/Other).

West Little River's Multiracial Population

266 residents of West Little River, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Little River is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Little River ranks 907th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Little River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Little River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

West Little River is less Multiracial than neighboring Gladeview (3.2% Multiracial), Pinewood (1% Multiracial), Westview (2.4% Multiracial), Brownsville (0.9% Multiracial), and El Portal (4.1% 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.