Little River-Academy, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Little River-Academy is a small community located in Texas, within Bell County. The total population is 2,233. It ranks as the 699th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Little River-Academy is 32.7 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 36.2% of the population under 18, Little River-Academy has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Little River-Academy is $75,563. This is 4% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $183,300. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Little River-Academy is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Little River-Academy is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (61.1% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Little River-Academy, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.