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Magnet Cove

Arkansas · 889 residents · 2.11 sq mi
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Magnet Cove is home to 889 people in Arkansas. 34.5% of locals live below the federal poverty line. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 0%. The median age is 34.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. Median home value sits at $156,700.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

889
+9%since 2023
from 818 in 2023
2009 – 2024
421 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 388 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.0
+9%since 2023
from 31.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.11 sq mi
Population, 20092024
03316639941K2009201020202024Magnet Cove
2024889
200920202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.6%(14)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(50)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.1%(54)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.4%(84)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2418.7%(166)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.9%(115)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.4%(48)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.9%(177)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.3%(65)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.4%(84)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.5%(22)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,824
+23%since 2023
from $23,521 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
34.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.530
−6%since 2023
from 0.566 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information1.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$156,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $154,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2015 – 2024
64.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
35.8% rent
25.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.38 people
−4%since 2023
from 2.47 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
70.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(701)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(117)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(772)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(117)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
29
−7%since 2023
from 31 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban10.7%(95)
Mexican2.5%(22)
Ancestry
American27%(240)
English16.4%(146)
German11.1%(99)
Irish7%(62)
Italian3.5%(31)
Scottish1.6%(14)
Dutch1.3%(12)
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.6 min
+2%since 2023
from 30.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
88.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.8%
US average: 74.6%
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
36.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
51.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
22.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
19.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
89.3%
US average: 87.7%
99.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.1%(145)
Married53.8%(205)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.1%(31)
Women 15+
Never married33.3%(130)
Married57.2%(223)
Widowed6.9%(27)
Divorced2.6%(10)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

19.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
49.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.3%
US average: 13.8%
13.0%
US average: 18.4%
17.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
55.3%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
31.7%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)69.4%(25)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)30.6%(11)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 36 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnet Cove, Arkansas?

Magnet Cove, Arkansas has about 889 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Magnet Cove, Arkansas expensive?

In Magnet Cove, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $156,700.

How educated are people in Magnet Cove, Arkansas?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Magnet Cove, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magnet Cove, Arkansas?

About 34.5% of people in Magnet Cove, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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