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Magnolia

New Jersey · 4,415 residents (2025 est.) · 0.978 sq mi
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Magnolia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,511. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,354
−1%since 2000
from 4,409 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,452 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,508 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+8%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,415 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Magnolia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,511
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,728 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,950
+162%since 2000
from $19,032 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+10%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,427
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(3,340)
Black17.5%(772)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(179)
Asian0.8%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.4%(2,044)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(2,535)
Black14.9%(648)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(756)
Asian6.8%(296)
Other2.7%(119)
Diversity Score75.4%(3,284)
Diversity Score
75
+63%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 77.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2017
from 82.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 90.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, New Jersey?

Magnolia, New Jersey has about 4,354 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, New Jersey?

The typical household in Magnolia, New Jersey earns about $100,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magnolia, New Jersey expensive?

In Magnolia, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $238,800, and the typical rent is about $1,427 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, New Jersey?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Magnolia, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magnolia, New Jersey?

About 6.9% of people in Magnolia, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magnolia, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Magnolia, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 507 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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