Population 9,584 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Myrtle Creek
Household size in Myrtle Creek
| Period | Myrtle Creek | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Myrtle Creek is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.50, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Myrtle Creek
| Period | Myrtle Creek | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.4, Myrtle Creek is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Myrtle Creek
| Period | Myrtle Creek | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Myrtle Creek: 15.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 8.1 points, even as the national share fell. Myrtle Creek has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Oregon cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Myrtle Creek
Renters in Myrtle Creek
| Period | Myrtle Creek | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.0% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.6% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Myrtle Creek own their homes; 30.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (43.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Myrtle Creek
| Period | Myrtle Creek | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Myrtle Creek is close to the national rate: 9.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Oregon as a whole (7.4%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Myrtle Creek
| Period | Myrtle Creek | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Myrtle Creek leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Myrtle Creek
| Period | Myrtle Creek | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $803 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $801 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $825 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $941 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$139 | +$731 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Myrtle Creek costs $941 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $139 a month since 2006–10, up 17%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only three of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Myrtle Creek
Bachelor's degrees in Myrtle Creek
| Period | Myrtle Creek | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Myrtle Creek have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only two of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Myrtle Creek
| Period | Myrtle Creek | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.9% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.0% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Myrtle Creek is a bit above the national rate: 91.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Oregon. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.3 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Myrtle Creek
| Period | Myrtle Creek | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Myrtle Creek: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Myrtle Creek compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Creek | 2.38 | 46.4 | 15.7% | 30.6% | 9.5% | 1975 | $941 | 11.8% | 91.3% | 7.8% |
| Tri-City | 2.33 | 52.3 | 8.5% | 19.1% | 7.6% | 1983 | $903 | 9.8% | 90.2% | 8.3% |
| Surprise Valley | 2.35 | 52.9 | 15.5% | 14.0% | 5.6% | 1972 | $946 | 14.7% | 90.2% | 10.5% |
| Canyonville | 2.34 | 48.2 | 13.7% | 27.3% | 5.6% | 1977 | $983 | 12.1% | 88.4% | 11.4% |
| Riddle | 2.36 | 50.4 | 18.9% | 19.2% | 6.5% | 1967 | $851 | 12.3% | 87.6% | 11.4% |
| Dillard | 2.64 | 44.0 | 8.0% | 13.2% | 7.3% | 1975 | $897 | 6.9% | 87.9% | 10.3% |
| Glengary | 2.74 | 44.9 | 3.9% | 21.9% | 11.3% | 1976 | $898 | 13.4% | 91.8% | 6.0% |
| Winston | 2.28 | 48.6 | 10.8% | 23.2% | 6.1% | 1980 | $1,004 | 12.2% | 90.4% | 4.8% |
| Days Creek | 2.28 | 56.6 | 5.9% | 28.4% | 11.4% | 1985 | $997 | 14.6% | 92.3% | 2.8% |
| Green | 2.31 | 44.7 | 15.6% | 20.6% | 4.5% | 1989 | $1,211 | 15.9% | 93.7% | 3.5% |
| Dixonville | 2.19 | 53.2 | 5.4% | 20.4% | 15.7% | 1983 | $1,172 | 15.9% | 89.6% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Myrtle Creek. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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