City safety & data profile

Myrtle GroveFL

Myrtle Grove, FL is a 16K-resident city in Escambia County with a median household income of $67,647.

Escambia County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Myrtle Grove, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Myrtle Grove has a population larger than 31% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $186,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

16K
Population
Top 69%
By size
$67,647
Median income
$186,100
Median home
17.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Myrtle Grove

Myrtle Grove posts a median household income higher than 33% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 67%
by median income, US cities

Where Myrtle Grove income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$67,647 Bottom 33% higher than 33% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Myrtle Grove, FL beyond the headline numbers

Myrtle Grove sits inside Escambia County, Florida, at roughly 30.42°N, -87.31°W. Population 15,870, $67,647 median household income. Median home value $186,100, median rent $1,391. Poverty rate 17.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Myrtle Grove's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.2%, then high blood pressure at 36.6%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Myrtle Grove from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,870
Myrtle Grove
Median Income
$67,647
Near average
Median Home Value
$186,100
-18% vs avg
Median Age
31.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Escambia County) - Myrtle Grove's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
326K+8%
Median Income
$67,500+54%
Median Home Value
$257,200+98%
Poverty Rate
14.7%-19%
Unemployment
5.5%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Myrtle Grove, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,391/mo
Poverty Rate
17.7% +25% vs avg
Unemployment 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.9%
Work From Home 11.9%
Public Transit 1.1%

Population

White 65.9%
African American 15.8%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.2%
High Blood Pressure
36.6%
Obesity
35%
Physical Inactivity
27%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.5%
Binge Drinking
16.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.9%
Current Smoking
14.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
14%
Diabetes
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 54%
Annual Checkup 75.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Stroke
3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Myrtle Grove, FL? ▼
Myrtle Grove, FL has a population of 15,870 people, located in Escambia County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Myrtle Grove? ▼
The median household income in Myrtle Grove, FL is $67,647 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.7%.
What is the median home value in Myrtle Grove? ▼
The median home value in Myrtle Grove, FL is $186,100. Median rent is $1,391/month.
What are the top health concerns in Myrtle Grove? ▼
The top health indicators in Myrtle Grove include Short Sleep Duration (37.2%), High Blood Pressure (36.6%), Obesity (35%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Myrtle Grove? ▼
The median age in Myrtle Grove, FL is 31.5 years. 25.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Myrtle Grove, FL is located in Escambia County, Florida. With a population of 16K and a $67,647 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Myrtle Grove area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Myrtle Grove's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Escambia County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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