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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Myrtle Grove

North Carolina · 7,125 residents · 6.706 sq mi
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Myrtle Grove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,242. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $155,900. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,125
+67%since 1990
from 4,275 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,062 / sq mi
+67%since 1990
from 637 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+10%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K6K8K11K13K1990201020202024Myrtle Grove
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,242
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,102 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,775
+81%since 1990
from $15,891 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$155,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$622
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $412 in 1990
US average: $602
86.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
13.2% rent
2.8
+14%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,167)
Black1.8%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(24)
Diversity Score6.2%(265)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(6,682)
Black3.5%(249)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(66)
Asian0.9%(61)
Diversity Score12.8%(911)
13
+106%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.3%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.2%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−19%since 1990
from 19.1 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 Myrtle Grove, North Carolina?

Myrtle Grove, North Carolina has about 7,125 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Myrtle Grove, North Carolina?

The typical household in Myrtle Grove, North Carolina earns about $55,242 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Myrtle Grove, North Carolina expensive?

In Myrtle Grove, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $155,900, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Myrtle Grove, North Carolina?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Myrtle Grove, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Myrtle Grove, North Carolina?

About 5.8% of people in Myrtle Grove, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Myrtle Grove, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Myrtle Grove, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,850 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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