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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Magnolia

North Carolina · 932 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 $22,269. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $55,000. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

932
+24%since 1990
from 752 in 1990
1990 – 2025
873 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 704 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
−3%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6818951K1K2K1990201020202024Magnolia
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,269
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,534 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,628
+51%since 1990
from $7,059 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.4%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 32.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
53.6%
−10.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
46.4% rent
2.5
−3%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(360)
Black52.1%(392)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.5%(478)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(299)
Black41.2%(384)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(234)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score81.8%(763)
82
+29%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
50.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 51.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+10%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Magnolia, North Carolina?

Magnolia, North Carolina has about 932 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Magnolia, North Carolina earns about $22,269 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, North Carolina?

About 8.0% 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 25.4% 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 180 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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