Myrtle Grove, Florida facts for kids
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Myrtle Grove, Florida
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Location in Escambia County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Escambia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.72 sq mi (17.41 km2) |
| • Land | 6.64 sq mi (17.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,224 |
| • Density | 2,592.41/sq mi (1,000.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-47550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0287503 |
Myrtle Grove is a community in Escambia County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 17,224 people lived in Myrtle Grove. This was more than the 15,870 people who lived there in 2010. Myrtle Grove is part of the larger Pensacola area.
Where is Myrtle Grove?
Myrtle Grove is located in Escambia County, Florida. Its exact location is 30°25′12″N 87°18′9″W / 30.42000°N 87.30250°W.
The total area of Myrtle Grove is about 17.4 square kilometers (6.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 17.2 square kilometers (6.6 square miles). A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.
Myrtle Grove is surrounded by other communities. To the west, you'll find Blue Angel Parkway. Bellview is to the north. Warrington is to the south, and West Pensacola is to the east.
Who Lives in Myrtle Grove?
The number of people living in Myrtle Grove has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 16,186 | — | |
| 1980 | 14,238 | −12.0% | |
| 1990 | 17,402 | 22.2% | |
| 2000 | 17,211 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 15,870 | −7.8% | |
| 2020 | 17,224 | 8.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 17,211 people living in Myrtle Grove. These people lived in 6,196 households. About 4,126 of these households were families.
Most people in Myrtle Grove were White (about 75%). Other groups included African American (about 13.5%), Asian (about 5%), Native American (less than 1%), and Pacific Islander (a very small number). Some people were from other races, or from two or more races. About 4.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 30%) had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households (49.3%) were married couples. Some households (13.5%) were led by a female without a husband present. About 26.8% of all households were people living alone.
Education in Myrtle Grove
Myrtle Grove is part of the Escambia County School District. This school district serves all of Escambia County. Myrtle Grove is home to Escambia High School, which is an important school for the area.
See also
In Spanish: Myrtle Grove (Florida) para niños
