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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Myrtle Creek

Oregon · 3,419 residents · 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 $30,658. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $89,100. Households here earn about 25% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,419
+12%since 1990
from 3,063 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,368 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,226 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+11%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Myrtle Creek
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,658
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,265 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,813
+63%since 1990
from $9,104 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.4%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,100
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$510
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $329 in 1990
US average: $602
60.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
39.1% rent
2.9
+44%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,979)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(127)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score15.7%(482)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(3,119)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(105)
Asian0.9%(30)
Diversity Score10.4%(354)
10
−34%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−38%since 1990
from 23.2 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 Creek, Oregon?

Myrtle Creek, Oregon has about 3,419 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Myrtle Creek, Oregon earns about $30,658 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 $89,100, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Myrtle Creek, Oregon?

About 12.3% 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 17.4% 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 356 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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