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Myrtle

Minnesota · 49 residents (2025 est.) · 0.097 sq mi
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Myrtle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31
−51%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
320 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−15%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:49 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
25436178961990201020202024Myrtle
202431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,384
+70%since 2000
from $13,164 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.276
−19%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
66.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−58.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2017
from 56.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+28.1 ptssince 2016
from 71.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2016
from 28.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Myrtle, Minnesota?

Myrtle, Minnesota has about 31 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Myrtle, Minnesota?

The typical household in Myrtle, Minnesota earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Myrtle, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Myrtle, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Myrtle, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of people in Myrtle, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Myrtle, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Myrtle, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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