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Myrtle Springs

Texas · 828 residents · 7.305 sq mi
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Myrtle Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,080. Population has grown 46% since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $151,500. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
828
+46%vs 2011
vs 566 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
113 / sq mi
+46%vs 2011
vs 77 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
−16%vs 2011
vs 52.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3395076758421K201020202024Myrtle Springs
2024692
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,080
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,708 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,783
+20%vs 2011
vs $22,357 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.308 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $159,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $926 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−34.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.4% in 2011
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
−15.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.5%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
−2%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(424)
Black21.7%(123)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(11)
Diversity Score48.9%(277)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(725)
Black1.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(63)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score24.6%(203)
Diversity Score
25
−50%vs 2011
vs 49 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 30.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.7%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.3% in 2011
Female
50.8%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.1%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Myrtle Springs, Texas?

Myrtle Springs, Texas has about 828 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Myrtle Springs, Texas?

The typical household in Myrtle Springs, Texas earns about $51,080 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Myrtle Springs, Texas expensive?

In Myrtle Springs, Texas, the median home is worth about $151,500, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Myrtle Springs, Texas?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Myrtle Springs, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Myrtle Springs, Texas?

About 8.6% of people in Myrtle Springs, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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