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The Town of Myrtle had a population of 771 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Myrtle is located at latitude 34.5584 and longitude -89.1192 in Union County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Myrtle encompass a land area of 2.08 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Union County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Myrtle has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Myrtle is located within Supervisor District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Union County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 771 (100%) |
| Population Density | 370 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 43 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $65,833 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,011 |
| Median Home Value | $158,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 249 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 99 (39.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 109 (43.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 41 (16.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 208 |
| Average Household Size | 3.71 |
| Family Households | 167 (80.3%) |
The table below compares Myrtle to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 224 | 48th |
| Population Density | # 227 | 47th |
| Median Household Income | # 99 | 77th |
| Per Capita Income | # 241 | 44th |
| Diversity Index | # 192 | 55th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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