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Magness

Arkansas · 202 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 $25,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
+6%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
329 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
−16%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
441131832523211990201020202024Magness
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,469
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,268
−35%since 2000
from $24,967 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.276
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade43.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance26.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical26.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
26.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.9
+69%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
Diversity Score
3
+91%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Female
39.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magness, Arkansas?

Magness, Arkansas has about 202 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magness, Arkansas?

The typical household in Magness, Arkansas earns about $25,469 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 $49,000.

How educated are people in Magness, Arkansas?

About 11.9% 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 11.0% 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 50 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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