Little River, South Carolina
Encyclopedia
Little River is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Horry County
, South Carolina
, United States
. The population was 7,027 at the 2000 census.
The river from which it takes its name flows into the Atlantic at the border between South Carolina
and North Carolina
, the inlet being a breakpoint for tropical cyclone warnings
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 10.8 square miles (28.0 km²), of which, 10.5 square miles (27.1 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (0.9 km²) of it (3.33%) is water.
of 2000, there were 7,027 people, 3,287 households, and 2,225 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 671.9 people per square mile (259.4/km²). There were 4,715 housing units at an average density of 450.8/sq mi (174.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.40% White, 6.80% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races
, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.
There were 3,287 households out of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples
living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.53.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 15.7% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,427, and the median income for a family was $45,243. Males had a median income of $36,086 versus $22,348 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $22,733. About 4.7% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.
During the 21 years that South Carolina had legalized video poker
, Little River's location near the North Carolina state line made the community a major center for the activity. In 1996, local churches began protesting legalized gambling in what had become Little Reno
, and the state outlawed the games in 2000. Two years before the video poker ban, casino
boat
s began operating and continue to do so in federal waters because the state has not specifically banned them; Little River has the state's only casino boat.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Horry County
Horry County, South Carolina
Horry County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. This name honored Revolutionary War Hero, Peter Horry. Brigadier General Horry was born in South Carolina sometime around 1743 and started his distinguished military career in 1775 as one of 20 captains the Provincial Congress...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 7,027 at the 2000 census.
The river from which it takes its name flows into the Atlantic at the border between South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
and North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, the inlet being a breakpoint for tropical cyclone warnings
Tropical cyclone warnings and watches
Warnings and watches are two levels of alert issued by national weather forecasting bodies to coastal areas threatened by the imminent approach of a tropical cyclone of tropical storm or hurricane intensity. They are notices to the local population and civil authorities to make appropriate...
.
Geography
Little River is located at 33°52′18"N 78°37′40"W (33.871629, -78.627733).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 10.8 square miles (28.0 km²), of which, 10.5 square miles (27.1 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (0.9 km²) of it (3.33%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 7,027 people, 3,287 households, and 2,225 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 671.9 people per square mile (259.4/km²). There were 4,715 housing units at an average density of 450.8/sq mi (174.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.40% White, 6.80% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.
There were 3,287 households out of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.53.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 15.7% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,427, and the median income for a family was $45,243. Males had a median income of $36,086 versus $22,348 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $22,733. About 4.7% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.
Local culture
The town is host to an annual Blue Crab Festival each May.During the 21 years that South Carolina had legalized video poker
Video poker
Video poker is a casino game based on five-card draw poker. It is played on a computerized console similar in size to a slot machine.-History:...
, Little River's location near the North Carolina state line made the community a major center for the activity. In 1996, local churches began protesting legalized gambling in what had become Little Reno
Reno
Reno is the fourth most populous city in Nevada, US.Reno may also refer to:-Places:Italy*The Reno River, in Northern ItalyCanada*Reno No...
, and the state outlawed the games in 2000. Two years before the video poker ban, casino
Casino
In modern English, a casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions...
boat
Boat
A boat is a watercraft of any size designed to float or plane, to provide passage across water. Usually this water will be inland or in protected coastal areas. However, boats such as the whaleboat were designed to be operated from a ship in an offshore environment. In naval terms, a boat is a...
s began operating and continue to do so in federal waters because the state has not specifically banned them; Little River has the state's only casino boat.
Major highways
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U.S. Route 17U.S. Route 17 in South CarolinaIn the U.S. state of South Carolina, U.S. Route 17 is a north–south highway located near the Atlantic Ocean. The route enters the state from Georgia at the Savannah River and serves Charleston and Myrtle Beach before entering North Carolina near Calabash.-Route description:US 17 enters into... -
SC 90South Carolina Highway 90South Carolina Highway 90 is a two-lane highway from in Horry County going from Red Hill to Little River. It provides a direct connection from Conway to the North Strand in Little River.... -
SC 179South Carolina Highway 179South Carolina Highway 179 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It runs from Little River to the North Carolina state line, near Calabash.-Route description:...