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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Magnolia

Mississippi · 2,071 residents · 6.143 sq mi
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Magnolia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,190. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,100. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,071
−8%since 1990
from 2,245 in 1990
1990 – 2025
337 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 365 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+13%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Magnolia
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,190
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,259 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,426
+67%since 1990
from $7,435 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.5%
−16.6 ptssince 1990
from 39.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$384
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
72.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
27.2% rent
2.2
−26%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(1,141)
Black49%(1,099)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.9%(1,434)
2000
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(910)
Black53.5%(1,108)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(24)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score63.8%(1,321)
64
Unchangedsince 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.8%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−25%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, Mississippi?

Magnolia, Mississippi has about 2,071 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, Mississippi?

The typical household in Magnolia, Mississippi earns about $21,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magnolia, Mississippi expensive?

In Magnolia, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, Mississippi?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Magnolia, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magnolia, Mississippi?

About 22.5% of people in Magnolia, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magnolia, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Magnolia, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 174 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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