Myrtle Creek is a city located in Douglas County Oregon. Myrtle Creek has a 2024 population of 3,508. Myrtle Creek is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually and its population has increased by 0.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,478 in 2020.
The average household income in Myrtle Creek is $74,591 with a poverty rate of 15.28%. The median age in Myrtle Creek is 41.4 years: 40.7 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Myrtle Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,235 | 92.75% |
| Two or more races | 177 | 5.07% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.66% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.54% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,348 | 2.55 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Married | 567 | 3.2 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Non Family | 407 | 1.23 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Female | 279 | 2.73 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 95 | 3.82 | 22.1 | 77.9 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 271 | 10.17% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 4.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 165 | 6.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 4.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,113 | 41.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 0.9% |
| Some College | 872 | 32.73% |
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 | 2,417 | 2,205 | 256 |
| 2+ Races | 157 | 94 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 123 | 60 | 0 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 5 |
| Other Race | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,484 | $50,469 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $31,359 |
| Overall | $34,464 | $39,448 | $30,217 |
| Some College | $24,478 | $23,799 | $34,891 |
$34,464
Average Earnings
$39,448
Average Male
$30,217
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.06% of Myrtle Creek residents speak only English, while 3.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,123 | 478 | 15.31% |
| Multiple | 177 | 23 | 12.99% |
| Native | 19 | 18 | 94.74% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 11 | 5.16% |
15.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.83%
Male Poverty Rate
17.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Myrtle Creek is Native, with 94.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Myrtle Creek is Hispanic, with 5.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.61% |
| High School | 14.8% |
| Some College | 14.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 20.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.65% |
| Male Employed | 4.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,135 | $86,864 |
| Households | $56,842 | $74,591 |
| Married Families | $85,046 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,150 | $40,647 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
423
Number of Veterans
366
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 164 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 133 |
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 75+ | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 423 | 16.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
47.79%
Born in Myrtle Creek
97.91%
Native Born
2.09%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
1.46%
Naturalized
97.91% of Myrtle Creek residents were born in the United States, with 47.79% having been born in Oregon. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,546 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 3,539 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 3,531 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 3,523 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 3,516 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 3,508 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 3,501 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2022 | 3,502 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2021 | 3,503 | 25 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 3,478 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 3,478 | 16 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 3,462 | 21 | 0.61% |
| 2017 | 3,441 | 32 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 3,409 | 25 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 3,384 | 23 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 3,361 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 3,363 | -9 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 3,372 | -13 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 3,385 | -10 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 3,395 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,419 | 356 | 11.62% |
| 1990 | 3,063 | -302 | -8.97% |
| 1980 | 3,365 | 632 | 23.12% |
| 1970 | 2,733 | 502 | 22.5% |
| 1960 | 2,231 | 450 | 25.27% |
| 1950 | 1,781 | 1,340 | 303.85% |
| 1940 | 441 | 40 | 9.98% |
| 1930 | 401 | 16 | 4.16% |
| 1920 | 385 | -44 | -10.26% |
| 1910 | 429 | 240 | 126.98% |
| 1900 | 189 | 70 | 58.82% |
| 1880 | 119 | -3,427 | -96.64% |