36-728: Myrtle Point is a city in Coos County , Oregon , United States, established in 1887. The population was 2,514 at the 2010 census. Located in the Coquille River Valley, Myrtle Point is part of the Coos Bay / North Bend / Charleston Metropolitan Statistical Area , which consists of all of Coos County. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.62 square miles (4.20 km), of which 1.61 square miles (4.17 km)
72-485: A warm-summer Mediterranean climate ( Csb ). The warmest month is August, with an average high temperature around 78 °F (26 °C), while the coldest month is January, with an average low around 34 °F (1 °C). The record high in Myrtle Point is 107 °F (42 °C), which was observed on August 15, 2020, while the record low is 5 °F (−15 °C), which was observed on February 5, 1989. As of
108-408: A household in the county was $ 31,542, and the median income for a family was $ 38,040. Males had a median income of $ 32,509 versus $ 22,519 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,547. About 11.10% of families and 15.00% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.90% of those under age 18 and 9.40% of those age 65 or over. Historically, Coos County was a bastion for
144-465: A result of various factors including de-unionization in the timber industry and opposition to environmental policies often championed by Democrats. The last Democrat to win a majority in Coos County was Michael Dukakis in 1988, although Bill Clinton won pluralities in both his elections. Barack Obama , in both of his presidential campaigns, was the most recent Democrat to even break 40 percent of
180-572: Is a project that was met with resistance since 2010 by farm owners and other land owners, tribal natives, and some commercial entities who did not want their land being used or taken without their permission, with eminent domain . The project was cancelled in late 2021. A current project underway in Coos County, undertaken by Oregon Resources Corporation (ORC), uses modern strip-mining techniques to extract chromite , zircon , and garnet from local sands. The tailings after processing will be returned and re-contoured to replicate pre-mining conditions, and
216-531: Is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) is water. Myrtle Point is about 15 miles (24 km) from the Pacific Ocean in southwestern Oregon. Oregon Route 42 , which runs generally east−west from near Roseburg to near Coos Bay , passes through Myrtle Point. The South Fork Coquille River receives the east fork of the Coquille River just south of the city, and the combined stream receives
252-424: Is located in Myrtle Point. Myrtle Point uses a city council consisting of seven elected members including the city mayor. As of 2022, the mayor of Myrtle Point was Samantha Clayburn. Coos County, Oregon Coos County ( / k uː s / KOOSS ) is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon . As of the 2020 census , the population was 64,929. The county seat is Coquille . The county
288-478: Is now part of the city of Coos Bay . Coos County was created by the Territorial Legislature from parts of Umpqua , and Jackson counties on December 22, 1853. Curry County, Oregon , was created from the southern part in 1855. The county seat was originally at Empire City. In 1895 the legislature permitted the citizens of the county to choose a new county seat. The 1896 vote resulted in moving
324-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
360-429: Is replacing the former lumber-driven economy. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort , north of Bandon and south of Coos Bay, attracts tourists and golfers from around the world. Boating, dairy farming, myrtlewood manufacturing, shipbuilding and repair and agriculture specialty products, including cranberries , also play an important role. Untapped rich deposits of iron ore and lead await development. The Jordan Cove Energy Project
396-549: Is water. As of the 2010 census , there were 63,043 people, 27,133 households, and 16,857 families living in the county. The population density was 39.5 inhabitants per square mile (15.3/km ). There were 30,593 housing units at an average density of 19.2 units per square mile (7.4 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 89.8% white, 2.5% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.2% Pacific islander, 1.7% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.4% of
SECTION 10
#1732800815589432-504: The 2000 census , there were 62,779 people, 26,213 households, and 17,457 families living in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile (15 people/km ). There were 29,247 housing units at an average density of 18 units per square mile (6.9/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 91.97% White , 0.31% Black or African American , 2.41% Native American , 0.90% Asian , 0.17% Pacific Islander , 1.06% from other races , and 3.17% from two or more races. 3.40% of
468-624: The North Fork Coquille River just north of Myrtle Point. The city is 131 feet (40 m) above sea level. Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the climate of the Coquille River Valley and Myrtle Point is considered mild and wet. Due to being further inland, summers are warmer and sunnier than in nearby Bandon or Coos Bay, but extremes are still rare. According to the Köppen climate classification , Myrtle Point has
504-572: The Oregon House of Representatives , it is split between the 9th District , represented by Republican, Boomer Wright , and the 1st District , represented by Republican Court Boice . All legislative seats, as of 2021, are held by Republicans in the Oregon Legislative Assembly . Deposits of gold initially attracted people to the county in the nineteenth century. Between 1890 and 1910, large amounts of coal were mined in
540-511: The census of 2010, there were 2,514 people, 1,027 households, and 677 families living in the city. The population density was 1,561.5 inhabitants per square mile (602.9/km). There were 1,129 housing units at an average density of 701.2 per square mile (270.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 89.9% White , 0.4% African American , 3.5% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.1% from other races , and 4.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of
576-597: The Democratic Party. It was one of the few counties in the West to be won by George McGovern in the 1972 presidential election. No Republican presidential candidate obtained a majority in the county between 1956 and 1996, although Ronald Reagan did obtain pluralities in both 1980 and – very narrowly – in 1984. Since the turn of the century it has become a strongly Republican county in Presidential elections as
612-462: The affected area will be reforested. Job numbers are not listed on the company website but an annual payroll of $ 3.5 million is listed in the economic impact portion of the FAQ. The Oregon League of Women Voters cited similar numbers from ORC, wholly owned by Industrial Mineral Corporation of Australia; the operation was projected to create 70 to 80 jobs with a salary of $ 46,000 per year. Efforts to block
648-401: The average family size was 2.89. In the city, the population was 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 27,536, and
684-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
720-528: The cities of Roseburg and Coos Bay, which would attract new industry to the Coos Bay area, was begun in 1999 when voters approved a local bond measure to raise as much as $ 27 million, with the state of Oregon providing $ 24 million. The pipeline construction began in June 2003 and was finished in 2004. Currently, forest products, tourism, fishing and agriculture dominate the Coos County economy. The service industry
756-409: The city. The population density was 1,529.5 inhabitants per square mile (590.5/km). There were 1,110 housing units at an average density of 692.7 per square mile (267.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 92.90% White, 0.29% African American, 2.77% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 3.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.55% of
SECTION 20
#1732800815589792-484: The county and shipped to California ; production decreased after oil was discovered in that state, and no coal mines in the county have been in production since 1950. These coal fields have been explored for natural gas since 1938, although CDX Gas , a company based in Texas announced in 2003 that they would be drilling two test wells later that year. A project to build a 60-mile (97 km) natural gas pipeline between
828-448: The median income for a family was $ 31,120. Males had a median income of $ 30,313 versus $ 20,476 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,695. About 15.0% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over. The Coos County Fair is held yearly in Myrtle Point, near the campus of Myrtle Point High School . The Coos County Logging Museum
864-591: The name "Coos" is probably influenced both by the Lewis and Clark reference and the name for the region in the Hanis and Miluk languages, kuukwis. Early maps and documents spelled it Kowes, Cowes, Coose, Koos, among others. Although exploration and trapping in the area occurred as early as 1828, the first European-American settlement was established at Empire City in 1853 by members of the Coos Bay Company; this
900-543: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 18.5% were of German , 12.4% English , 11.3% Irish and 10.7% U.S. or American ancestry. 96.0% spoke English and 2.5% Spanish as their first language. There were 26,213 households, out of which 26.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.90% were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.40% were non-families. 27.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.30% had someone living alone who
936-442: The population. There were 1,027 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
972-434: The population. In terms of ancestry, 22.9% were German, 15.0% were English, 12.7% were Irish, 7.4% were American, and 5.2% were Scottish. Of the 27,133 households, 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.9% were non-families, and 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
1008-403: The population. There were 988 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and
1044-516: The project because of health and environmental concerns did not succeed. There are several port districts in the county: Port of Coos Bay founded in 1909, Port of Coquille River founded in 1912, and Port of Bandon founded in 1913. Coos Bay is considered the best natural harbor between San Francisco Bay and the Puget Sound , and the Port of Coos Bay was the largest forest products shipper in
1080-406: The seat to Coquille . The Territorial Legislature granted permission for the development of wagon roads from Coos Bay to Jacksonville, Oregon , in 1854, and to Roseburg, Oregon , in 1857. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,806 square miles (4,680 km ), of which 1,596 square miles (4,130 km ) is land and 210 square miles (540 km ) (12%)
1116-656: The vote in Coos County. In the United States House of Representatives, Coos County in located in Oregon's 4th congressional district , which also includes the more left-leaning Eugene metropolitan area and has been represented by Democrat Val Hoyle since 2023. In the Oregon State Senate , the county is split between the 5th District , represented by Republican Dick Anderson , and the 1st District , represented by Republican David Brock Smith . In
Myrtle Point, Oregon - Misplaced Pages Continue
1152-531: The world until late 2005 when raw log exports via transport ship were suspended. The tallest documented living specimen of a Douglas-fir tree in the world is found 35 miles (56 km) southeast of Coos Bay in the Sitkum area and is slightly more than 100 metres (330 ft) tall. 43°11′N 124°05′W / 43.18°N 124.09°W / 43.18; -124.09 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
1188-465: Was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.78. The median age was 47.3 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 37,491 and the median income for a family was $ 46,569. Males had a median income of $ 39,744 versus $ 28,328 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,981. About 11.5% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. As of
1224-427: Was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.89. The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,451 people, 988 households, and 674 families living in
1260-448: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.80. In the county, the population dispersal was 21.90% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 24.00% from 25 to 44, 27.80% from 45 to 64, and 19.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.90 males. The median income for
1296-410: Was formed from the western parts of Umpqua and Jackson counties. It is named after a tribe of Native Americans who live in the region. Coos County comprises the Coos Bay, OR Micropolitan Statistical Area . Coos Bay is the homeland of two bands of Native people, Miluk and Hanis. Both today are often referred to as "Coos". Lewis and Clark noted Cook-koo-oose for Coos Bay people. The origin of
#588411