Population 15,831 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Myrtle Grove
Household size in Myrtle Grove
| Period | Myrtle Grove | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Myrtle Grove is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.61 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the south.
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 Grove
| Period | Myrtle Grove | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Myrtle Grove is 36.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.4, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 44 are younger.
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 Grove
| Period | Myrtle Grove | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Myrtle Grove than nationally: 10.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Grove
Renters in Myrtle Grove
| Period | Myrtle Grove | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.3% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Myrtle Grove than nationally: 44.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 37.2% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Grove
| Period | Myrtle Grove | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Myrtle Grove: 16.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, 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 Grove
| Period | Myrtle Grove | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Myrtle Grove was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Florida overall, where the median home dates to 1989. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 Grove
| Period | Myrtle Grove | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $853 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $946 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,009 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,403 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$550 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Myrtle Grove costs $1,403 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $550 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northeast.
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 Grove
Bachelor's degrees in Myrtle Grove
| Period | Myrtle Grove | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Myrtle Grove than nationally: 27.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
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 Grove
| Period | Myrtle Grove | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Myrtle Grove have finished high school as nationally: 90.3%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 Grove
| Period | Myrtle Grove | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Myrtle Grove: 6.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 Grove 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 Grove | 2.39 | 36.8 | 10.3% | 44.3% | 16.6% | 1981 | $1,403 | 27.1% | 90.3% | 6.9% |
| Warrington | 2.40 | 42.1 | 14.1% | 36.7% | 17.9% | 1972 | $1,155 | 22.8% | 91.2% | 6.4% |
| West Pensacola | 2.52 | 38.0 | 20.9% | 51.1% | 18.1% | 1967 | $1,236 | 13.7% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Pensacola | 2.35 | 41.2 | 9.1% | 31.2% | 11.2% | 1983 | $1,507 | 38.9% | 93.1% | 5.1% |
| Bellview | 2.48 | 39.1 | 15.2% | 31.5% | 8.8% | 1987 | $1,282 | 18.7% | 92.7% | 5.8% |
| Goulding | 2.41 | 38.8 | 22.9% | 53.5% | 19.1% | 1971 | $1,219 | 7.3% | 78.7% | 9.4% |
| Brent | 2.61 | 30.2 | 14.8% | 42.7% | 12.4% | 1977 | $1,219 | 24.9% | 84.6% | 7.0% |
| Ocean Springs | 1.84 | 58.5 | 10.1% | 20.7% | 73.2% | 2003 | $2,100 | 62.5% | 98.3% | 1.8% |
| Ensley | 2.43 | 37.1 | 12.2% | 42.8% | 9.6% | 1992 | $1,456 | 19.9% | 90.7% | 6.8% |
| Ferry Pass | 2.18 | 37.7 | 12.1% | 51.0% | 8.0% | 1984 | $1,437 | 35.6% | 92.3% | 5.2% |
| Lillian | 2.21 | 59.8 | 3.4% | 9.2% | 20.0% | 1995 | $1,144 | 25.3% | 94.5% | 5.5% |
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 Grove. 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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