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Magnolia

Delaware · 225 residents · 0.196 sq mi
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Magnolia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $208,000. The poverty rate of 41.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
225
Unchangedsince 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+9%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
981672353043731990201020202024Magnolia
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,250
−68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,491
+15%since 2000
from $17,001 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.4%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.652
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade24.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,000
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
12.8
+415%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(172)
Black11.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4%(9)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.3%(84)
Diversity Score
37
+20%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+81%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
58.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
42.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, Delaware?

Magnolia, Delaware has about 225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, Delaware?

The typical household in Magnolia, Delaware earns about $16,250 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 $208,000.

How educated are people in Magnolia, Delaware?

About 6.0% 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 41.4% 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 31 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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