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Magnolia

Arkansas · 10,660 residents (2025 est.) · 13.231 sq mi
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Magnolia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,127. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $169,300. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,894
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,858 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
823 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 821 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.2
−13%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,660 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,127
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,011 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,270
+64%since 2000
from $15,403 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.484 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.1%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(6,265)
Black39.3%(4,267)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(116)
Asian0.7%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(6,783)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(5,162)
Black42.1%(4,588)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(622)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other4.6%(502)
Diversity Score74.1%(8,071)
Diversity Score
74
+19%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, Arkansas?

Magnolia, Arkansas has about 10,894 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, Arkansas?

The typical household in Magnolia, Arkansas earns about $56,127 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magnolia, Arkansas expensive?

In Magnolia, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $169,300, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, Arkansas?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Magnolia, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magnolia, Arkansas?

About 22.7% of people in Magnolia, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magnolia, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Magnolia, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 257 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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