Myrtle Creek is a very small city located in the state of Oregon. With a population of 3,503 people and two associated neighborhoods, Myrtle Creek is the 108th largest community in Oregon.

Of important note, Myrtle Creek is also a city of artists. Myrtle Creek has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Myrtle Creek’s character.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Myrtle Creek is worth considering.

As is often the case in a small city, Myrtle Creek doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The percentage of people in Myrtle Creek with college degrees is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%: just 10.32% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Myrtle Creek in 2022 was $30,305, which is lower middle income relative to Oregon, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $121,220 for a family of four. However, Myrtle Creek contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Myrtle Creek home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Myrtle Creek residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Myrtle Creek include German, English, Irish, French, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Myrtle Creek is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.