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Magnolia

Delaware · 225 residents · 0.20 sq mi
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Magnolia is home to 225 people in Delaware. 41.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That trails the Delaware median by roughly 72%. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate. Median household income is $16,250, under the $52,703 national median. 1% of residents were born outside the United States.

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

225
Unchangedsince 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
33.8
+9%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
0.20 sq mi
Population, 19902024
9816723530437319902000201020202024Magnolia
2024274
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.6%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.2%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 142.7%(6)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198%(18)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 2410.7%(24)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3415.6%(35)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 447.1%(16)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.4%(37)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.2%(32)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.7%(15)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.1%(7)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.8%(4)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$16,250
−68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$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%
41.4%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
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

$208,000
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
70.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
29.8% rent
28.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
1.40 people
−18%since 2009
from 1.70 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
13.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
12.8
+114%since 2009
from 6.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(191)
Black10.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(7)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(172)
Black11.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4%(9)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Norwegian29.9%(26)
Irish18.4%(16)
German6.9%(6)
American5.7%(5)
English5.7%(5)
Italian2.3%(2)
Slovak2.3%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
+81%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
91.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
8.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

41.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
58.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
42.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.8%(37)
Married59.2%(71)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10%(12)
Women 15+
Never married24.7%(24)
Married60.8%(59)
Widowed4.1%(4)
Divorced10.3%(10)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

0.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2013
from 8.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
47.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
19.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
31.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
31.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
10.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
69.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
57.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
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)10.9%(5)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)52.2%(24)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era80.4%(37)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War6.5%(3)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 46 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 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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