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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Magnolia

North Carolina · 752 residents · 1.068 sq mi
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Magnolia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,534. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 180 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,400. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

752
−19%vs 2000
vs 932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
704 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
+3%vs 2000
vs 33.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6818951K1K2K1990201020202024Magnolia
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,534
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,269 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,059
−34%vs 2000
vs $10,628 in 2000
US average: $14,340
32.9%
+7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$288
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $397 in 2000
US average: $450
64.1%
+10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.6% in 2000
35.9% rent
2.5
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(360)
Black52.1%(392)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.5%(478)
64
−22%vs 2000
vs 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−9%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Magnolia, North Carolina?

Magnolia, North Carolina has about 752 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Magnolia, North Carolina earns about $13,534 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 $34,400, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, North Carolina?

About 4.2% 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 32.9% of people in Magnolia, North Carolina 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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