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Magnolia

North Carolina · 875 residents (2025 est.) · 1.068 sq mi
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Magnolia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $114,400. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,024
+10%since 2000
from 932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
959 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
−4%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:875 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6818951K1K2K1990201020202024Magnolia
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,406
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,269 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,281
+72%since 2000
from $10,628 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+11%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information1.7%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(299)
Black41.2%(384)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(234)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.8%(763)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(220)
Black31.1%(318)
Hispanic / Latino47.1%(482)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score79.5%(814)
Diversity Score
79
−3%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 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
13.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
29.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−48.7 ptssince 2013
from 65.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+35.7 ptssince 2017
from 54.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2016
from 63.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2016
from 35.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, North Carolina?

Magnolia, North Carolina has about 1,024 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, North Carolina?

The typical household in Magnolia, North Carolina earns about $39,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magnolia, North Carolina expensive?

In Magnolia, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $114,400, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, North Carolina?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Magnolia, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magnolia, North Carolina?

About 41.3% of people in Magnolia, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magnolia, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Magnolia, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 272 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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