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Magnolia

Delaware · 277 residents · 0.196 sq mi
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Magnolia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,719. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value is $141,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
277
+23%since 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,413 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+15%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
981672353043731990201020202024Magnolia
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,719
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,676
+45%since 2000
from $17,001 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+35.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,025
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $745 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(183)
Black18.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.7%(149)
Diversity Score
54
+73%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+121%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, Delaware?

Magnolia, Delaware has about 277 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, Delaware?

The typical household in Magnolia, Delaware earns about $81,719 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 $141,800, and the typical rent is about $1,025 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, Delaware?

About 39.0% 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 16.6% 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 83 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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