Little River
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California
Little River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mendocino County, California, with 94 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mendocino, 3.0 miles N.
- 94residents (2020 Census)
- 66 ftelevation · 20 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 56 / sq mipopulation density
- 95456ZIP code
About Little River
Little River (formerly known as Littleriver, Bell's Harbor, and Kent's Landing) is a small census-designated place in Mendocino County, California, United States. It lies at an elevation of 66 feet (20 m), 3 miles (5 km) south of the town of Mendocino and running along the Pacific Ocean coast on State Route 1. The town takes its name from the nearby Little River. The town center sits on a scenic bluff overlooking the mouth of the Little River and hosts a grocery store, two gas pumps, a post office, and a restaurant within a single structure. The population was 94 at the 2020 census, down from 117 at the 2010 census.
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Little River had 94 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 94 |
|---|---|
| Density | 56 per sq mi (22 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Little River at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mendocino County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 94 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.67 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2703° N, 123.7817° W |
| ZIP code | 95456 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0641866 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Little River
- Mendocino3.0 mi N
- Albion3.3 mi S
- Caspar6.5 mi N
- Comptche10.3 mi E
- Fort Bragg11.8 mi N
- Cleone15.2 mi N
- Manchester21.0 mi S
- Philo22.9 mi SE
- Brooktrails23.9 mi NE
- Willits24.9 mi NE
- Point Arena25.2 mi S
- Boonville28.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Little River
What county is Little River in?
Little River is in Mendocino County, California.
What is the population of Little River, CA?
94 people lived in Little River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Little River, CA?
The ZIP code of Little River is 95456.
What is the elevation of Little River?
66 feet (20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Little River?
Mendocino (3.0 mi), Albion (3.3 mi), Caspar (6.5 mi), Comptche (10.3 mi), Fort Bragg (11.8 mi).
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