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Myrtle Point, OR

City in Coos County, Oregon.

Population

2,684

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,670

ZIP codes

0

Myrtle Point and its ZIP codes

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Myrtle Point at a glance

  • Myrtle Point is about 38 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
  • The median household income is $47,656, 43% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $252,900 (47% below Oregon) and median rent is $822 a month.

Local data for Myrtle Point, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Myrtle Point, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$47,656

Poverty rate

20.2%

Median home value

$252,900

Median rent

$822/mo

Homeownership

68.3%

Bachelor's or higher

8.3%

Median age

45.3

Average commute

24.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (423), German Americans (325), Mexican Americans (181).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coos County. PPP loans are for Myrtle Point.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,953

23,106 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,682

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$621M

FY 2026, $9,559 per person

Coos County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Myrtle Point, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.6%
  • Carpooled17.2%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle2.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home7.9%

Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Myrtle Point, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

1,133

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

223

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

72° / 37°F

54.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Myrtle Point, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.9%

U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts

Diabetes

15.5%

U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts

Smoking

18.5%

U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.7%

U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts

Cities near Myrtle Point

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CoquilleCity8.6 mi2.8
PowersCity12 mi0.6
BandonCity15 mi2.8
LangloisCensus-designated place19 mi1.4
Bunker HillCensus-designated place20 mi1.5
BarviewCensus-designated place22 mi1.4
Coos BayCity23 mi10.6
North BendCity24 mi3.9
GlasgowCensus-designated place26 mi3.2
Port OrfordCity28 mi1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Myrtle Point, OR in?
Myrtle Point is in Coos County, Oregon.
What is the population of Myrtle Point, OR?
About 2,684 people live in Myrtle Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Myrtle Point?
Nearby places include Coquille (8.6 mi), Powers (12 mi), Bandon (15 mi), Langlois (19 mi), Bunker Hill (20 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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