Myrtle Grove, North Carolina facts for kids
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Myrtle Grove, North Carolina
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Location in New Hanover County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.22 sq mi (18.69 km2) |
| • Land | 6.71 sq mi (17.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,476 |
| • Density | 1,711.30/sq mi (660.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-45840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403323 |
Myrtle Grove is a special kind of community in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 11,476 people lived in Myrtle Grove. It's also part of the larger Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which means it's connected to the bigger city of Wilmington and its surrounding areas.
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Exploring Myrtle Grove's Location
Myrtle Grove is located in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau helps us understand its size. This area covers about 7.22 square miles (18.69 square kilometers) in total.
Land and Water Areas
Most of Myrtle Grove is land, about 6.71 square miles (17.37 square kilometers). The rest is water, which makes up about 0.51 square miles (1.32 square kilometers). This means a small part of the area includes rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water.
Understanding Myrtle Grove's Population
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| 2020 | 11,476 | — | |
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The population of Myrtle Grove has grown over time. In 2010, there were 8,875 people living here. By the 2020 United States census, the population had increased to 11,476 people.
Who Lives in Myrtle Grove?
The 2020 census also tells us about the different groups of people living in Myrtle Grove. There were 4,172 households, which are like homes or families living together. Out of these, 3,222 were families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of the people:
- Most people, about 87.47%, were White (not Hispanic).
- About 2.89% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- Around 1.53% were Asian.
- A smaller number were Native American (0.32%) or Pacific Islander (0.06%).
- About 4.0% of the people identified as Other or Mixed race.
- Around 3.72% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
These numbers help us understand the diverse community that makes up Myrtle Grove.
See also
In Spanish: Myrtle Grove (Carolina del Norte) para niños
