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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Magness

Arkansas · 191 residents · 0.614 sq mi
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Magness has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,969. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,800. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
+26%since 1990
from 152 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.1
−6%since 1990
from 45.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
441131832523211990201020202024Magness
2024238
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.8%(11)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.3%(14)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.4%(16)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 194.7%(9)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.7%(7)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412%(23)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4410.5%(20)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.6%(26)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411%(21)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.9%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 8412.6%(24)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.6%(5)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,969
+117%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $9,805 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,967
+293%since 1990
from $6,355 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.6%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−10.7 ptssince 1990
from 88.7% in 1990
22.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(5)
Ancestry
German23.1%(55)
English16.8%(40)
Irish7.6%(18)
American4.2%(10)
Scottish2.5%(6)
Italian0.8%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.0%
+25.6 ptssince 1990
from 32.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married6.6%(4)
Married57.4%(35)
Widowed11.5%(7)
Divorced24.6%(15)
Women 15+
Never married5.9%(4)
Married58.8%(40)
Widowed29.4%(20)
Divorced5.9%(4)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magness, Arkansas?

Magness, Arkansas has about 191 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Magness, Arkansas?

The typical household in Magness, Arkansas earns about $27,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magness, Arkansas expensive?

In Magness, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $31,800, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Magness, Arkansas?

About 2.5% of adults age 25 and over in Magness, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magness, Arkansas?

About 22.6% of people in Magness, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magness, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Magness, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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