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Magnolia

Texas · 2,359 residents · 4.845 sq mi
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Magnolia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,890. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,248 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,359
+112%since 2000
from 1,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
487 / sq mi
+112%since 2000
from 229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+3%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5992K2K3K4K1990201020202024Magnolia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,890
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,236
+42%since 2000
from $21,278 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,013
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+62%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(926)
Black11.3%(125)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(46)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.7%(386)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(1,625)
Black6.1%(144)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(427)
Asian1.2%(28)
Other3.8%(90)
Diversity Score58.4%(1,378)
Diversity Score
58
+68%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+15%since 2000
from 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−62.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, Texas?

Magnolia, Texas has about 2,359 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, Texas?

The typical household in Magnolia, Texas earns about $59,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magnolia, Texas expensive?

In Magnolia, Texas, the median home is worth about $209,600, and the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, Texas?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Magnolia, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magnolia, Texas?

About 6.4% of people in Magnolia, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magnolia, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Magnolia, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,445 residents, a change of about 158 percent over that period.

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