Magnolia is a city located in Columbia County Arkansas. Magnolia has a 2024 population of 10,646. It is also the county seat of Columbia County. Magnolia is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -4.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,136 in 2020.
The average household income in Magnolia is $74,883 with a poverty rate of 24.84%. The median age in Magnolia is 28.8 years: 26 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Magnolia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,789 | 52.42% |
| Black or African American | 4,861 | 44.01% |
| Two or more races | 172 | 1.56% |
| Other race | 123 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.05% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,354 | 2.73 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Married | 1,333 | 3.43 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Non Family | 1,269 | 1.25 | 36.1 | 63.9 |
| Female | 516 | 4.42 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 236 | 3.02 | 24.2 | 75.8 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
52.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 649 | 10.22% |
| Associates Degree | 345 | 5.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 910 | 14.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 386 | 6.08% |
| High School Graduate | 2,088 | 32.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 262 | 4.13% |
| Some College | 1,709 | 26.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,254 | 2,895 | 977 |
| Black | 2,772 | 2,307 | 226 |
| Hispanic | 244 | 177 | 56 |
| Other Race | 63 | 63 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 35 | 24 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,250 | $0 | $37,452 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,815 | $45,893 | $53,341 |
| High School Graduate | $35,938 | $51,000 | $19,176 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,664 | $43,454 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,265 | $39,846 | $28,613 |
| Some College | $25,773 | $37,303 | $21,525 |
$32,265
Average Earnings
$39,846
Average Male
$28,613
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.45% of Magnolia residents speak only English, while 4.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,167 | 1,735 | 41.64% |
| White | 4,438 | 480 | 10.82% |
| Hispanic | 430 | 71 | 16.51% |
| Other | 95 | 62 | 65.26% |
| Multiple | 146 | 1 | 0.68% |
24.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.33%
Male Poverty Rate
29.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Magnolia is Other, with 65.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Magnolia is Multiple, with 0.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.57% |
| Some College | 19.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 96.58% |
| Female Employed | 23.73% |
| Male Employed | 6.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,725 | $70,457 |
| Households | $43,000 | $74,883 |
| Married Families | $71,205 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,003 | $79,004 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
342
Number of Veterans
342
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 120 |
| Korea | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 114 |
| 75+ | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 84 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 5.49% |
| Black | 67 | 1.97% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1.41% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.18%
Born in Magnolia
97.42%
Native Born
2.58%
Foreign Born
2.2%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
97.42% of Magnolia residents were born in the United States, with 68.18% having been born in Arkansas. 2.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,034 | -123 | -1.21% |
| 2028 | 10,157 | -122 | -1.19% |
| 2027 | 10,279 | -122 | -1.17% |
| 2026 | 10,401 | -123 | -1.17% |
| 2025 | 10,524 | -122 | -1.15% |
| 2024 | 10,646 | -123 | -1.14% |
| 2023 | 10,769 | -72 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 10,841 | -63 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 10,904 | -232 | -2.08% |
| 2020 | 11,136 | -381 | -3.31% |
| 2019 | 11,517 | -16 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 11,533 | 9 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 11,524 | -126 | -1.08% |
| 2016 | 11,650 | 20 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 11,630 | 99 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 11,531 | -66 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 11,597 | -22 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 11,619 | -182 | -1.54% |
| 2011 | 11,801 | 21 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 11,780 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,858 | -293 | -2.63% |
| 1990 | 11,151 | -758 | -6.36% |
| 1980 | 11,909 | 606 | 5.36% |
| 1970 | 11,303 | 652 | 6.12% |
| 1960 | 10,651 | 3,733 | 53.96% |
| 1950 | 6,918 | 2,592 | 59.92% |
| 1940 | 4,326 | 1,318 | 43.82% |
| 1930 | 3,008 | -7,026 | -70.02% |