Myrtle Springs, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 692, Myrtle Springs's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Myrtle Springs is a small community located in Texas, within Van Zandt County. The total population is 692. It ranks as the 1152nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Myrtle Springs is 47.2 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 22.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Myrtle Springs is $47,188. This is 40% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Myrtle Springs, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $308,700. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Myrtle Springs has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.1% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

36.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Myrtle Springs, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.