Myers Flat, California
Myers Flat is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California. It is located south-southeast of Weott, at an elevation of 203 feet. The ZIP Code is 95554. The population was 90 at the 2020 census.
Originally called Myers from the Grant Myers Ranch, "Flat" was added to the name to distinguish the place from Meyers in El Dorado County.
The Myers Flat post office opened in 1949.
Myers Flat is located along the California State Route 254, also known as Avenue of the Giants. The US Post Office's ZIP Code is 95554. The community is inside area code 707.
History
Myers Flat was founded by the Myers family in the mid-19th century. The Myerses were some of the first homesteaders in the area, growing apples, pears, sweet potatoes, and corn. The town initially served as a coach stop for travelers on their way to San Francisco. The Morrison-Jackson mill opened and remained active until the mid-1980s, when the mill closed down. The old mill site and most of its land are now a part of Riverbend Cellars and much of the land is covered in grape vineyards. Much of the town was destroyed in the Christmas flood of 1964. Because of its low elevation and proximity to the Eel River, the town still has problems with flooding. The town lies below the 100-year flood line. Much of the town consists of trailers and cabins, and some people have homes built to withstand floodwaters.Demographics
Myers Flat first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.The 2020 United States census reported that Myers Flat had a population of 90. The population density was. The racial makeup of Myers Flat was 69 White, 1 African American, 0 Native American, 3 Asian, 0 Pacific Islander, 5 from other races, and 12 from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7 persons.
The whole population lived in households. There were 45 households, out of which 10 had children under the age of 18 living in them, 18 were married-couple households, 11 were cohabiting couple households, 11 had a female householder with no partner present, and 5 had a male householder with no partner present. 6 households were one person, and 4 were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.00. There were 34 families.
The age distribution was 11 people under the age of 18, 4 people aged 18 to 24, 21 people aged 25 to 44, 37 people aged 45 to 64, and 17 people who were 65years of age or older. The median age was 48.5years. There were 41 males and 49 females.
There were 90 housing units at an average density of, of which 45 were occupied. Of these, 34 were owner-occupied, and 11 were occupied by renters.
Culture
Because of its location at the southern entrance to Humboldt Redwoods State Park, the town receives much tourism during the summer months.Government
In the California State Legislature, Myers Flat is in, and.In the United States House of Representatives, Myers Flat is in.