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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Magnolia Micro

Magnolia, AR · 1 counties · 25,603 residents · 766.065 sq mi
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Magnolia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,640. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $49,000. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

Total population
25,603
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25,691 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
+6%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,640
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,470 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,322
+63%since 1990
from $9,425 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.1%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
28.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−15%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(16,563)
Black35.1%(9,020)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(51)
Asian0.3%(69)
Diversity Score57.9%(14,876)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(15,776)
Black36%(9,205)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(269)
Asian0.3%(87)
Diversity Score60%(15,368)
Diversity Score
60
+4%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.1%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
−18%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

MagnoliaCENTRAL10,660
What's inside

1 component county

Columbia CountyCENTRAL21,894
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magnolia, AR?

Magnolia, AR has about 25,603 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Magnolia, AR?

The typical household in Magnolia, AR earns about $27,640 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magnolia, AR expensive?

In Magnolia, AR, the median home is worth about $49,000, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Magnolia, AR?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Magnolia, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magnolia, AR?

About 21.1% of people in Magnolia, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magnolia, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Magnolia, AR has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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