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Magnolia

Mississippi · 1,883 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 $31,310. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,000. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,883
−9%since 2000
from 2,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
307 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+14%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Magnolia
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,310
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,190 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,759
+35%since 2000
from $12,426 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(910)
Black53.5%(1,108)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(24)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(1,321)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27%(508)
Black67.8%(1,276)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(24)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score53.9%(1,016)
Diversity Score
54
−15%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+82%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, Mississippi?

Magnolia, Mississippi has about 1,883 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, Mississippi?

The typical household in Magnolia, Mississippi earns about $31,310 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 $62,000, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, Mississippi?

About 14.3% 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 24.9% 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 362 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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