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Magness

Arkansas · 220 residents · 0.614 sq mi
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Magness has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,423. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $110,100. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
+15%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
358 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.0
−28%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
441131832523211990201020202024Magness
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,423
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,611
−13%since 2000
from $24,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade67.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,100
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+81%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(177)
Black1.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(12)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.5%(47)
Diversity Score
21
+1532%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+92%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 21.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Female
31.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magness, Arkansas?

Magness, Arkansas has about 220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magness, Arkansas?

The typical household in Magness, Arkansas earns about $53,423 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 $110,100.

How educated are people in Magness, Arkansas?

About 4.3% 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 5.0% 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 68 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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