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Myrtle Grove

North Carolina · 8,875 residents · 6.706 sq mi
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Myrtle Grove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,693. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $244,700. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,875
+25%since 2000
from 7,125 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,323 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,062 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+8%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K8K11K13K1990201020202024Myrtle Grove
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,693
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,242 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,476
+34%since 2000
from $28,775 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(6,682)
Black3.5%(249)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(66)
Asian0.9%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(911)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(8,149)
Black3.1%(279)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(184)
Asian1.1%(102)
Other2.1%(184)
Diversity Score19.9%(1,767)
Diversity Score
20
+56%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.1%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Myrtle Grove, North Carolina?

Myrtle Grove, North Carolina has about 8,875 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Myrtle Grove, North Carolina earns about $66,693 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 $244,700, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Myrtle Grove, North Carolina?

About 41.6% 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 6.5% 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 4,600 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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

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