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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Myrtlewood

Alabama · 139 residents · 2.595 sq mi
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Myrtlewood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has fallen 25% since 1990, a loss of 47 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

139
−25%since 1990
from 186 in 1990
1990 – 2025
54 / sq mi
−25%since 1990
from 72 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.5
+23%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
58931281631981990201020202024Myrtlewood
202478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,188
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,262
+69%since 1990
from $12,552 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−10.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$300
+82%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125 in 1990
US average: $602
88.1%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 93.0% in 1990
11.9% rent
1.2
+2%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79%(147)
Black21%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score41.4%(77)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(110)
Black20.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score41.6%(58)
42
+1%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
+96%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Myrtlewood, Alabama?

Myrtlewood, Alabama has about 139 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Myrtlewood, Alabama?

The typical household in Myrtlewood, Alabama earns about $42,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Myrtlewood, Alabama expensive?

In Myrtlewood, Alabama, the median home is worth about $52,300, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Myrtlewood, Alabama?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Myrtlewood, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Myrtlewood, Alabama?

About 7.3% of people in Myrtlewood, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Myrtlewood, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Myrtlewood, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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