Myrtle Grove, FL Demographics

A map of Myrtle Grove's Population by Race

Myrtle Grove, Florida has an estimated population of 15,595, a decrease from the 17,224 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.9% White, 15.7% Black, 9.0% Hispanic, 8.0% Multiracial, 3.1% Asian, and 2.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Myrtle Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Myrtle Grove has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Myrtle Grove, that probability was 60.6% in 2020 and 57.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Myrtle Grove is ranked the 257th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Myrtle Grove was ranked the 224th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Myrtle Grove's White Population

9,656 residents of Myrtle Grove, or 61.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Myrtle Grove is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Myrtle Grove ranks 601st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Myrtle Grove's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Myrtle Grove's population has increased from 58.5% to 61.9%.

Myrtle Grove is more White than neighboring West Pensacola (41.8% White), Bellview (56.2% White), Pensacola Station (44.3% White), and Goulding (21.8% White). Myrtle Grove is less White than neighboring Warrington (67.9% White).

Myrtle Grove's Black Population

2,447 residents of Myrtle Grove, or 15.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Myrtle Grove is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Myrtle Grove ranks 206th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Myrtle Grove's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. Black residents' share of Myrtle Grove's population has decreased from 19.3% to 15.7%.

Myrtle Grove is more Black than neighboring Warrington (11.1% Black), and Pensacola Station (12.7% Black). Myrtle Grove is less Black than neighboring West Pensacola (42.5% Black), Bellview (27.2% Black), and Goulding (65.9% Black).

Myrtle Grove's Asian Population

485 residents of Myrtle Grove, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Myrtle Grove is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Myrtle Grove ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Myrtle Grove's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.6%. Asian residents' share of Myrtle Grove's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.1%.

Myrtle Grove is more Asian than neighboring Warrington (2.2% Asian), West Pensacola (1.5% Asian), Pensacola Station (1.9% Asian), and Goulding (0.2% Asian). Myrtle Grove is less Asian than neighboring Bellview (3.3% Asian).

Myrtle Grove's Hispanic Population

1,407 residents of Myrtle Grove, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Myrtle Grove is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Myrtle Grove ranks 586th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Myrtle Grove's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Myrtle Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.0%.

Myrtle Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring West Pensacola (6.3% Hispanic), Bellview (5% Hispanic), and Goulding (5.9% Hispanic). Myrtle Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Warrington (10.3% Hispanic), and Pensacola Station (35.4% Hispanic).

Myrtle Grove's Native American/Other Population

359 residents of Myrtle Grove, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Myrtle Grove is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Myrtle Grove ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Myrtle Grove's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 47.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Myrtle Grove's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.3%.

Myrtle Grove is more Native American/Other than neighboring Warrington (0.8% Native American/Other), West Pensacola (0.3% Native American/Other), Bellview (1.3% Native American/Other), Pensacola Station (0.4% Native American/Other), and Goulding (0.9% Native American/Other).

Myrtle Grove's Multiracial Population

1,241 residents of Myrtle Grove, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Myrtle Grove is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Myrtle Grove ranks 26th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Myrtle Grove's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Myrtle Grove's population has increased from 7.5% to 8.0%.

Myrtle Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Warrington (7.8% Multiracial), West Pensacola (7.6% Multiracial), Bellview (7% Multiracial), Pensacola Station (5.3% Multiracial), and Goulding (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.