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Myrtle Creek

Oregon · 3,481 residents (2025 est.) · 2.499 sq mi
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Myrtle Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,921. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,900. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,500
+2%since 2000
from 3,419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,401 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+29%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,481 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Myrtle Creek
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,921
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,658 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,459
+119%since 2000
from $14,813 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+29%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,013
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+48%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(3,119)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(105)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(354)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(2,989)
Black2%(70)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(202)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other6%(209)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,152)
Diversity Score
33
+217%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
3.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 79.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Myrtle Creek, Oregon?

Myrtle Creek, Oregon has about 3,500 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Myrtle Creek, Oregon?

The typical household in Myrtle Creek, Oregon earns about $55,921 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Myrtle Creek, Oregon expensive?

In Myrtle Creek, Oregon, the median home is worth about $239,900, and the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in Myrtle Creek, Oregon?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Myrtle Creek, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Myrtle Creek, Oregon?

About 16.2% of people in Myrtle Creek, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Myrtle Creek, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Myrtle Creek, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 437 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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