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Magnolia

Arkansas · 11,162 residents · 13.231 sq mi
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Magnolia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,800. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,162
+3%since 2000
from 10,858 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
844 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 821 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.5
−10%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,107
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,011 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,235
+57%since 2000
from $15,403 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
47.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+18%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50%(5,586)
Black40.9%(4,568)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(479)
Asian1.3%(148)
Other1%(106)
Diversity Score69.8%(7,793)
Diversity Score
70
+12%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, Arkansas?

Magnolia, Arkansas has about 11,162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, Arkansas?

The typical household in Magnolia, Arkansas earns about $34,107 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 $93,800, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, Arkansas?

About 22.4% 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 26.6% of people in Magnolia, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magnolia, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Magnolia, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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