Myrtletown is a CDP located in Humboldt County California. Myrtletown has a 2024 population of 4,991. Myrtletown is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually but its population has decreased by -2.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,143 in 2020.
The average household income in Myrtletown is $84,397 with a poverty rate of 20.27%. The median age in Myrtletown is 45.5 years: 42 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Myrtletown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,952 | 78.6% |
| Two or more races | 546 | 10.86% |
| Asian | 312 | 6.21% |
| Other race | 113 | 2.25% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,219 | 2.13 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Non Family | 1,087 | 1.21 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Married | 766 | 3.02 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 292 | 2.53 | 5.5 | 94.5 |
| Male | 74 | 4.96 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
46.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 256 | 6.93% |
| Associates Degree | 345 | 9.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,150 | 31.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 327 | 8.85% |
| High School Graduate | 688 | 18.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 4.68% |
| Some College | 755 | 20.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,959 | 2,703 | 1,220 |
| 2+ Races | 368 | 270 | 212 |
| Hispanic | 267 | 218 | 76 |
| Asian | 134 | 72 | 20 |
| Other Race | 113 | 100 | 0 |
| Black | 49 | 49 | 2 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 57.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,747 | $35,014 | $36,617 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,132 | $106,797 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $40,575 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,307 | $21,307 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,410 | $35,014 | $40,850 |
| Some College | $49,671 | $0 | $55,025 |
$36,410
Average Earnings
$35,014
Average Male
$40,850
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.75% of Myrtletown residents speak only English, while 12.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,538 | 606 | 17.13% |
| Hispanic | 567 | 200 | 35.27% |
| Asian | 312 | 143 | 45.83% |
| Multiple | 546 | 53 | 9.71% |
| Other | 90 | 45 | 50% |
| Black | 58 | 30 | 51.72% |
| Native | 33 | 14 | 42.42% |
20.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.68%
Male Poverty Rate
25.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Myrtletown is Black, with 51.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Myrtletown is Multiple, with 9.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 52.91% |
| Some College | 26.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 68.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 52.63% |
| Male Employed | 9.18% |
| Female Employed | 6.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,395 | $124,610 |
| Households | $55,543 | $84,397 |
| Married Families | $127,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,316 | $40,173 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
395
Number of Veterans
342
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 95 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 46 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 170 |
| 75+ | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 387 | 11.77% |
| Native American | 8 | 24.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.94%
Born in Myrtletown
90.83%
Native Born
9.17%
Foreign Born
3.7%
Non Citizen
5.47%
Naturalized
90.83% of Myrtletown residents were born in the United States, with 64.94% having been born in California. 3.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,991 | 22 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 4,969 | 23 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 4,946 | 89 | 1.83% |
| 2021 | 4,857 | -286 | -5.56% |
| 2020 | 5,143 | -79 | -1.51% |
| 2019 | 5,222 | -68 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 5,290 | 145 | 2.82% |
| 2017 | 5,145 | -175 | -3.29% |
| 2016 | 5,320 | 13 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 5,307 | 82 | 1.57% |
| 2014 | 5,225 | 395 | 8.18% |
| 2013 | 4,830 | -111 | -2.25% |
| 2012 | 4,941 | 355 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 4,586 | -89 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 4,675 | 0 | 0% |