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Magnolia

Kentucky · 609 residents · 2.039 sq mi
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Magnolia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,809. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $158,100. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
609
−4%since 2023
from 637 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
299 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 312 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+5%since 2023
from 44.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
362453544635726201020202024Magnolia
2024609
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,809
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,083 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,809
+19%since 2023
from $22,439 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−3%since 2023
from 0.371 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,100
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+47%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(482)
Black24.3%(155)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46%(293)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(478)
Black21.5%(131)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.2%(257)
Diversity Score
42
−8%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+1%since 2023
from 30.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
Female
59.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, Kentucky?

Magnolia, Kentucky has about 609 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, Kentucky?

The typical household in Magnolia, Kentucky earns about $50,809 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magnolia, Kentucky expensive?

In Magnolia, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $158,100.

How educated are people in Magnolia, Kentucky?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Magnolia, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magnolia, Kentucky?

About 29.7% of people in Magnolia, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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