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Magnolia

Delaware · 291 residents (2025 est.) · 0.196 sq mi
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Magnolia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,333. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 33% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274
+21%since 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,398 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+29%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:291 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
981672353043731990201020202024Magnolia
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,333
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,902
+111%since 2000
from $17,001 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+46.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
−52%since 2010
from 0.652 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.5%
+76.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(191)
Black10.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(7)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(191)
Black18.6%(51)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(13)
Diversity Score59%(162)
Diversity Score
59
+90%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+155%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2017
from 89.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, Delaware?

Magnolia, Delaware has about 274 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, Delaware?

The typical household in Magnolia, Delaware earns about $113,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magnolia, Delaware expensive?

In Magnolia, Delaware, the median home is worth about $229,800.

How educated are people in Magnolia, Delaware?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Magnolia, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magnolia, Delaware?

About 7.7% of people in Magnolia, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magnolia, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Magnolia, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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