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Myrtle Grove

Florida · 17,224 residents · 6.644 sq mi
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Myrtle Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,000. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,224
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17,211 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,592 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+5%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Myrtle Grove
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,444
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,601 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,430
+39%since 2000
from $18,268 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,061
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $576 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(12,631)
Black13.3%(2,282)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(740)
Asian4.9%(846)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.8%(8,393)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(10,068)
Black19.3%(3,324)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,483)
Asian4.7%(817)
Other8.4%(1,454)
Diversity Score75.1%(12,933)
Diversity Score
75
+54%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Myrtle Grove, Florida?

Myrtle Grove, Florida has about 17,224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Myrtle Grove, Florida?

The typical household in Myrtle Grove, Florida earns about $50,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Myrtle Grove, Florida expensive?

In Myrtle Grove, Florida, the median home is worth about $117,000, and the typical rent is about $1,061 a month.

How educated are people in Myrtle Grove, Florida?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Myrtle Grove, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Myrtle Grove, Florida?

About 14.0% of people in Myrtle Grove, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Myrtle Grove, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Myrtle Grove, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 178 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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