Myrtle Point, OR is a small town with a population of 2,691 and a population density of 1,606 people per square mile. It is located in Coos County in southwestern Oregon and is surrounded by lush forests, rivers, and beautiful mountain ranges. The town has many local businesses including grocery stores, retail shops, restaurants and cafes. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as fishing, camping, biking, and boating on the Coquille River. Other organizations within the town include the Myrtle Point Library which hosts free educational programs for all ages and the Myrtle Point Senior Center where seniors can socialize with one another over special events and activities. Local sport enthusiasts can also attend the annual Myrtle Point Loggers Baseball game or other sporting events held during summer months at the Coos Bay Speedway.
The population in Myrtle Point is 2,691. There are 1,676 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Myrtle Point is 49.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Myrtle Point is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Myrtle Point
- 48.7% are married
- 14.6% are divorced
- 16.6% are married with children
- 21.1% have children, but are single
Race in Myrtle Point
- 84.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 4.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 8.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander