Myrtle Point, Oregon

Myrtle Point, Oregon
City
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 43°3′53″N 124°8′20″W / 43.06472°N 124.13889°W / 43.06472; -124.13889Coordinates: 43°3′53″N 124°8′20″W / 43.06472°N 124.13889°W / 43.06472; -124.13889
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Coos
Incorporated	1887
Government
• Mayor	Michael P. Johnson
Area[1]
• Total	1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2)
• Land	1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation[2]	131 ft (40 m)
Population (2010)[3]
• Total	2,514
• Estimate (2012[4])	2,491
• Density	1,561.5/sq mi (602.9/km2)
Time zone	Pacific (UTC-8)
• Summer (DST)	Pacific (UTC-7)
ZIP code	97458
Area code(s)	458 and 541
FIPS code	41-51050[3]
GNIS feature ID	1124581[5]

Myrtle Point is a city in Coos County, Oregon, United States. The population was 2,514 at the 2010 census.^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.62 square miles (4.20 km²), of which, 1.61 square miles (4.17 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water.^[1]

Myrtle Point is inland about 15 miles (24 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.^[7] 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.^[7]

The city is 131 feet (40 m) above sea level.^[2] The inland valley climate is typically mild and often wet.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census^[3] of 2010, there were 2,514 people, 1,027 households, and 677 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,561.5 inhabitants per square mile (602.9 /km²). There were 1,129 housing units at an average density of 701.2 per square mile (270.7 /km²). 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.

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.

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.

2000 census

As of the census^[3] 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.

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.

Museums and other attractions

The Coos County Fair is held yearly in Myrtle Point, near the campus of the Myrtle Point High School. "Beginning in 1912, the Fair has become the main event of the Summer for Coos County residents and is a county-wide showcase of agriculture, crafts, industry and business. The Fair provides the opportunity for all ages, from young to seniors, to exhibit their livestock, floral, land products, culinary, needlework, photography, arts and crafts."^[10]

• Flora M Laird Memorial Library - A partner in the Coastline consortium of the Coos County Library Service District

Fall: Harvest Festival. First Saturday in Autumn. Includes Leon Brown's Show and Shine with Car Cruise. Second Saturday in December: Christmas Lights the Night Santa comes to Myrtle Point with Visits beginning at noon at Sempert's Drug Store and then evey hour and a half at other merchants down Spruce Street. Pictures with Santa provided from 6 PM at the Feed Store. Just prior to that there is a lighted parade. Traditional rural holiday festival designed for locals welcomes guests.

The Coos County Logging Museum is housed in a dome shaped wooden building just west of HWY 42 on Maple Street. The building dates from the early 1900s and served first as a church, then for community purposes. The dome hovers over the main display space, its shape creating sound distractions annoying enough to chase off several earlier tenants. Visitors, on the other hand, delight finding just what can be heard and overheard as soundwaves bounce unexpectedly from spot to spot. This is not a spot for a concert or church choir but it is well suited to its current purpose, honoring and explaining logging. The tools of the trade are everywhere, inside and outside. An extensive and well displayed photographic collection provides local and professional context. There is a bit of art, some wood carvings, but this museum strays very little from its central objectives. Regular hours during the summer, 10 to 4. At any other time just call the number on the door and someone will be there promptly for a personal tour.

On the Fairgrounds there is one year-round operation, a cooperative regional display space called the Coos County Fairgrounds Museum. Exhibits range from fine art to a model railway. Facilities include good support for local research. The Coos county Logging Museum is first of a several participating museums providing logging support equipment for a 30 foot long model of the Gardiner Mill. The Coos Art Museum maintains displays from each of its collections, fine art in the summer, all year items from its community and municipal collections. The Coos Maritime and Historical Museum maintains displays on schools, music, shipping and shipwrecks. Large format photography depicts historic endeavors of the region. Local artists, writers, theorists and crafts people contribute exhibits. Since museums are records of the past, there is a growing display of recording devices in the Art and Ramona Evans Foyer. Participants meet together Thursdays from 1 PM. The museum is open whenever an exhibitor is on site or whenever a visitor requests.

Notable people

• Robert C. Belloni - Chief Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Oregon

Utilities

• Pacific Power - Electric
• ComSpan Communications - Fiber Television, Internet and Phone Service
• City of Myrtle Point - Water and Sewer

See also

• Steamboats of the Coquille River

References

External links

• Listing for Myrtle Point in the Oregon Blue Book
• Myrtle Point School District #41
• Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce

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