Myrtle Springs is a CDP located in Hunt County Texas. Myrtle Springs has a 2024 population of 595. Myrtle Springs is currently declining at a rate of -2.62% annually but its population has increased by 25.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 473 in 2020.
The average household income in Myrtle Springs is $41,922 with a poverty rate of 31.85%. The median age in Myrtle Springs is 36.8 years: 34 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Myrtle Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 628 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 356 | 1.76 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Non Family | 242 | 1.49 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Male | 47 | 1.89 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 46 | 1.96 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 21 | 4.19 | 100 | 0 |
2.34
Average Family Size
1.76
Average Household Size
43.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 13.17% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 5.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 1.91% |
| High School Graduate | 199 | 37.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 217 | 41.41% |
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 | 524 | 455 | 39 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $19,467 | $30,123 | $19,167 |
| Some College | $32,029 | $0 | $0 |
$19,467
Average Earnings
$30,123
Average Male
$19,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Myrtle Springs residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 628 | 200 | 31.85% |
31.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.43%
Male Poverty Rate
44.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Myrtle Springs is White, with 31.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Myrtle Springs is White, with 31.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 93.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.69% |
| Some College | 29.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 35.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,690 | $60,029 |
| Households | $41,170 | $41,922 |
| Married Families | $69,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $33,391 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.7%
Male Marriage Rate
23.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
28
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 4.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
0%
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
84.87%
Born in Myrtle Springs
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Myrtle Springs residents were born in the United States, with 84.87% having been born in Texas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 595 | -16 | -2.62% |
| 2023 | 611 | -17 | -2.71% |
| 2022 | 628 | 79 | 14.39% |
| 2021 | 549 | 76 | 16.07% |
| 2020 | 473 | -90 | -15.99% |
| 2019 | 563 | -43 | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 606 | 211 | 53.42% |
| 2017 | 395 | -201 | -33.72% |
| 2016 | 596 | 123 | 26% |
| 2015 | 473 | -22 | -4.44% |
| 2014 | 495 | -29 | -5.53% |
| 2013 | 524 | -146 | -21.79% |
| 2012 | 670 | 104 | 18.37% |
| 2011 | 566 | -262 | -31.64% |
| 2010 | 828 | 0 | 0% |