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Magnolia

Illinois · 256 residents (2025 est.) · 0.313 sq mi
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Magnolia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,406. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,000. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
−17%since 2000
from 279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
741 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+45%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:256 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1952472993514031990201020202024Magnolia
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,406
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,380
+219%since 2000
from $13,909 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+48.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
+19%since 2010
from 0.290 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+30%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(266)
Black2.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(20)
Diversity Score45.1%(105)
Diversity Score
45
+412%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.3%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.1%
+27.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
46.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, Illinois?

Magnolia, Illinois has about 232 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, Illinois?

The typical household in Magnolia, Illinois earns about $81,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magnolia, Illinois expensive?

In Magnolia, Illinois, the median home is worth about $153,000.

How educated are people in Magnolia, Illinois?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Magnolia, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magnolia, Illinois?

About 3.9% of people in Magnolia, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magnolia, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Magnolia, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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