CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Magnolia

Illinois · 256 residents · 0.313 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Ottawa micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Magnolia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
256
−8%since 2000
from 279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
818 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1952472993514031990201020202024Magnolia
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,439
+119%since 2000
from $13,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+13%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Magnolia on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(8)
Diversity Score14.8%(38)
Diversity Score
15
+68%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.7%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Magnolia

Axson
Pop 268
Ardentown
Pop 257
Ebro
Pop 249
Naylor
Pop 293
Places similar to Magnolia
Head to head

Compare Magnolia to nearby cities

MAGNOLIA VS
LaSalle
Income$57,732+7%
Home value$113,500+29%
Population9,388+3567%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MAGNOLIA VS
Peru
Income$74,808+39%
Home value$154,300+76%
Population9,780+3720%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MAGNOLIA VS
Streator
Income$57,609+7%
Home value$94,700+8%
Population12,190+4662%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MAGNOLIA VS
Ottawa
Income$71,413+33%
Home value$154,000+75%
Population18,684+7198%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, Illinois?

Magnolia, Illinois has about 256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, Illinois?

The typical household in Magnolia, Illinois earns about $53,750 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 $87,900, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, Illinois?

About 4.6% 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 16.8% 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 28 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Magnolia with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →