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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|1.62|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.61|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.^[4]

Myrtle Point is about {{convert|15|mi|km}} from the Pacific Ocean in southwestern Oregon. Oregon Route 42, which runs generally east−west from near Roseburg to near Coos Bay, passes through Myrtle Point.^[5] The South Fork Coquille River receives the east fork of the Coquille River just south of the city, and the combined stream receives the North Fork Coquille River just north of Myrtle Point.^[5]

The city is {{convert|131|ft|m}} above sea level.^[2] The inland valley climate is typically mild and often wet.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,514 people, 1,027 households, and 677 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1561.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,129 housing units at an average density of {{convert|701.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 89.9% White, 0.4% African American, 3.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 4.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.^[9]

There were 1,027 households of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.89.^[9]

The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.^[9]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,451 people, 988 households, and 674 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,529.5 people per square mile (591.5/km²). There were 1,110 housing units at an average density of 692.7 per square mile (267.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.90% White, 0.29% African American, 2.77% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 3.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.55% of the population. There were 988 households out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.89.^[9]

In the city, the population was 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $27,536, and the median income for a family was $31,120. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $20,476 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,695. About 15.0% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.^[9]

Museums and other attractions

The Coos County Fair is held yearly in Myrtle Point, near the campus of Myrtle Point High School.

Infrastructure

Notable people

See also

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 2, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6HQu4Spqa?url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archivedate=June 17, 2013|df=}}
2. ^¹²{{cite web | work = Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) | publisher = United States Geological Survey | date = March 11, 2008| url ={{Gnis3|2411205}} | title = City of Myrtle Point | accessdate = June 17, 2013}}
3. ^{{cite web|title=2010 Census profiles: Oregon cities alphabetically M-P|url=http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.prc/files/2010_PL94_cities_M-P_updated.pdf|publisher=Portland State University Population Research Center|accessdate=September 16, 2011|format=PDF}}
4. ^¹{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=December 21, 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=February 20, 2011|df=}}
5. ^¹{{cite book|title=Oregon Road and Recreation Atlas|publisher=Benchmark Maps|location=Santa Barbara, Calif.|year=2012|edition=5th|pages=82−83|isbn=978-0-929591-62-9}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/wxclimatology/monthly/97458 |title=Monthly Averages for Myrtle Point, OR (97458) |accessdate=November 17, 2011|publisher=The Weather Channel |date=November 2011}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
8. ^{{cite book|last=Moffatt|first=Riley Moore|title=Population History of Western U.S. Cities and Towns, 1850–1990|location=Lanham, Maryland|publisher=Scarecrow Press|year=1996|page=213|isbn=978-0-8108-3033-2}}
9. ^¹²³⁴⁵⁶⁷{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=December 21, 2012}}

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