Myrtle Grove is a CDP located in Escambia County Florida. Myrtle Grove has a 2024 population of 17,124. Myrtle Grove is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually but its population has decreased by -0.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,140 in 2020.
The average household income in Myrtle Grove is $70,802 with a poverty rate of 12.23%. The median age in Myrtle Grove is 31.9 years: 30 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Myrtle Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,340 | 66.92% |
| Black or African American | 3,184 | 18.79% |
| Two or more races | 1,363 | 8.04% |
| Asian | 615 | 3.63% |
| Other race | 328 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.25% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,362 | 2.41 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Non Family | 2,639 | 1.27 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Married | 2,632 | 3.28 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Female | 800 | 3.12 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Male | 291 | 2.93 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
56.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,072 | 9.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,188 | 10.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,034 | 18.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 577 | 5.16% |
| High School Graduate | 3,174 | 28.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 2.23% |
| Some College | 2,894 | 25.86% |
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 | 7,784 | 6,833 | 1,765 |
| Black | 1,893 | 1,711 | 385 |
| 2+ Races | 647 | 578 | 230 |
| Hispanic | 458 | 424 | 145 |
| Asian | 440 | 362 | 105 |
| Other Race | 234 | 200 | 52 |
| Native American | 54 | 46 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 92.58%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 35.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,669 | $40,452 | $56,429 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,659 | $0 | $47,250 |
| High School Graduate | $34,949 | $36,526 | $33,705 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,814 | $36,250 | $23,032 |
| Overall | $39,409 | $41,637 | $34,953 |
| Some College | $39,937 | $50,805 | $34,266 |
$39,409
Average Earnings
$41,637
Average Male
$34,953
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.89% of Myrtle Grove residents speak only English, while 9.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,864 | 1,098 | 11.13% |
| Black | 2,949 | 492 | 16.68% |
| Multiple | 1,207 | 199 | 16.49% |
| Asian | 571 | 44 | 7.71% |
| Hispanic | 770 | 40 | 5.19% |
| Native | 57 | 14 | 24.56% |
12.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.59%
Male Poverty Rate
12.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Myrtle Grove is Native, with 24.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Myrtle Grove is Hispanic, with 5.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.93% |
| High School | 11.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.29% |
| Female Employed | 8.45% |
| Male Employed | 4.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,549 | $84,094 |
| Households | $59,266 | $70,802 |
| Married Families | $84,207 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,480 | $48,390 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,183
Number of Veterans
1,620
Male Veterans
563
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 976 |
| First Gulf War | 618 |
| Vietnam | 513 |
| Korea | 62 |
| World War II | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 824 |
| 18 to 34 | 367 |
| 65 to 74 | 358 |
| 75+ | 342 |
| 55 to 64 | 292 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,726 | 20.79% |
| Black | 273 | 12.15% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 33.4% |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 11.06% |
| Other Race | 65 | 23.9% |
| Asian | 29 | 6.71% |
| Native American | 2 | 3.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
12.1%
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
40.46%
Born in Myrtle Grove
93.61%
Native Born
6.39%
Foreign Born
1.99%
Non Citizen
4.4%
Naturalized
93.61% of Myrtle Grove residents were born in the United States, with 40.46% having been born in Florida. 1.99% 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 | 17,124 | 89 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 17,035 | 90 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 16,945 | -78 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 17,023 | -117 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 17,140 | 265 | 1.57% |
| 2019 | 16,875 | -11 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 16,886 | 47 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 16,839 | 292 | 1.76% |
| 2016 | 16,547 | 413 | 2.56% |
| 2015 | 16,134 | -1,341 | -7.67% |
| 2014 | 17,475 | 108 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 17,367 | 450 | 2.66% |
| 2012 | 16,917 | 547 | 3.34% |
| 2011 | 16,370 | 500 | 3.15% |
| 2010 | 15,870 | 0 | 0% |