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The Myrtle Grove CDP(1) had a population of 12,637 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Myrtle Grove ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Myrtle Grove is located at latitude 34.1346 and longitude -77.8817 in New Hanover County. The formal boundaries for the Myrtle Grove Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 6.71 sq. miles and a water area of 0.51 sq. miles. New Hanover County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Myrtle Grove Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Myrtle Grove Census Designated Place is located within Township of Masonboro, a minor civil division (MCD) of New Hanover County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,637 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,884 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 25 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $113,463 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,786 |
| Median Home Value | $439,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,095 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,060 (79.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 794 (15.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 241 (4.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,854 |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Family Households | 3,563 (73.4%) |
The table below compares Myrtle Grove to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina 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 | # 81 | 90th |
| Population Density | # 50 | 94th |
| Median Household Income | # 56 | 93rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 92 | 88th |
| Diversity Index | # 591 | 24th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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