Little River
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
Little River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Horry County, South Carolina, with 11,711 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carolina Shores, 4.3 miles NE.
- 11,711residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 10.5 sq miland area · 27.1 km²
- 1,120 / sq mipopulation density
- 29566ZIP code
About Little River
Little River is a census-designated place (CDP) in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 11,711 at the 2020 census.
Little River is named for the Little River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the state line between North Carolina and South Carolina. The Little River inlet has long been a breakpoint for tropical cyclone warnings. It initially developed as a suburb of North Myrtle Beach, allowing easy access to the city while avoiding its taxes.
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Living in Little River
- Median household income
- $65,786
- Median home value
- $305,800
- Median rent
- $1,528/mo
- Median age
- 61.4
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Little River had 11,711 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,711 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,120 per sq mi (432 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Little River at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Horry County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 11,711 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.46 sq mi (27.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8806° N, 78.6405° W |
| ZIP code | 29566 |
| Official website | littleriversc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4542010 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Little River
- Carolina Shores, NC4.3 mi NE
- Calabash, NC5.3 mi E
- North Myrtle Beach5.4 mi SW
- Atlantic Beach6.9 mi SW
- Sunset Beach, NC7.7 mi E
- Briarcliffe Acres8.8 mi SW
- Ocean Isle Beach, NC11.8 mi E
- Shallotte, NC16.2 mi NE
- Carolina Forest17.5 mi SW
- Myrtle Beach18.4 mi SW
- Holden Beach, NC18.5 mi E
- Loris18.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Little River
What county is Little River in?
Little River is in Horry County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Little River, SC?
11,711 people lived in Little River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Little River, SC?
The ZIP code of Little River is 29566.
What is the elevation of Little River?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Little River?
Carolina Shores (4.3 mi), Calabash (5.3 mi), North Myrtle Beach (5.4 mi), Atlantic Beach (6.9 mi), Sunset Beach (7.7 mi).
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