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Myrtle Point

Oregon · 2,475 residents · 1.607 sq mi
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Myrtle Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,400. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,475
+1%since 2000
from 2,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,540 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+14%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Myrtle Point
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,708
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,176
+84%since 2000
from $13,695 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+50%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,222)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(87)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(247)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(2,033)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(126)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other14.1%(348)
Diversity Score41.2%(1,019)
Diversity Score
41
+309%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Myrtle Point, Oregon?

Myrtle Point, Oregon has about 2,475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Myrtle Point, Oregon earns about $36,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Myrtle Point, Oregon expensive?

In Myrtle Point, Oregon, the median home is worth about $156,400, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Myrtle Point, Oregon?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Myrtle Point, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Myrtle Point, Oregon?

About 28.1% of people in Myrtle Point, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Myrtle Point, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Myrtle Point, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 237 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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