Little River, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Little River, California had a total population of 94, the 1463rd largest community in California. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Little River Quick Facts
How Little River Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 141 | 94 | -33.3% |
| Median home value | $453,300 | $475,000 | +4.8% |
How Little River Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Little River Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Mendocino County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah | 16,304 | $66,160 | 17.9% | $458,400 |
| Fort Bragg | 7,032 | $56,481 | 18.2% | $535,400 |
| Willits | 4,920 | $63,447 | 9.9% | $371,100 |
| Brooktrails | 4,398 | $116,056 | 5.4% | $371,700 |
| Redwood Valley | 1,898 | $63,563 | 17.3% | $651,200 |
| Covelo | 1,286 | $34,583 | 36.5% | $360,000 |
| Talmage | 1,128 | $44,647 | 23.0% | $437,500 |
| Hopland | 983 | $91,786 | 14.1% | $612,200 |
| Point Arena | 789 | $108,095 | 10.1% | $436,000 |
| Anchor Bay | 771 | $88,194 | 4.2% | $1,605,500 |
Cities Similar to Little River
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Meadows | 93 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Mount Laguna | 93 | $55,066 | N/A | 19.4% | 19.4% |
| Flournoy | 92 | $86,705 | $558,300 | 14.7% | 8.7% |
| Clio | 91 | N/A | N/A | 24.1% | 79.1% |
| Dales | 91 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 50.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 94, Little River's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Little River is a small community located in California, within Mendocino County. The total population is 94. It ranks as the 1463rd most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Little River is 30.1 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Little River. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Little River, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $475,000. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $734,700. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Little River is Hispanic or Latino, making up 78.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 21.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (78.7% vs 40.2%).
Education
35.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%. Notably, 35.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Little River, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Little River, California?
Little River, California has a population of 94 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Little River, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Little River — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Little River, CA?
The ACS sample for Little River recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Little River, California?
Little River's population is 21.3% White, 0.0% Black, 78.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Little River, CA?
The median home value in Little River is $475,000.
How educated is Little River, California?
35.1% of adults (25+) in Little River hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 35.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.