CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Myrtle

Mississippi · 407 residents · 2.084 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Myrtle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

407
+6%since 1990
from 384 in 1990
1990 – 2025
195 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 184 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
−6%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3454615786948101990201020202024Myrtle
2024771
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,125
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,268
+32%since 1990
from $8,547 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$455
+130%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $150 in 1990
US average: $602
60.5%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
39.5% rent
1.8
−14%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Myrtle on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(379)
Black1.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(347)
Black13%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score32%(130)
32
+179%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.0%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−23%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Myrtle

Head to head

Compare Myrtle to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Myrtle, Mississippi?

Myrtle, Mississippi has about 407 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Myrtle, Mississippi?

The typical household in Myrtle, Mississippi earns about $28,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Myrtle, Mississippi expensive?

In Myrtle, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $50,600, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Myrtle, Mississippi?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Myrtle, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Myrtle, Mississippi?

About 15.3% of people in Myrtle, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Myrtle, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Myrtle, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →