Magnolia is a city located in Pike County Mississippi. Magnolia has a 2024 population of 1,813. It is also the county seat of Pike County. Magnolia is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -3.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,880 in 2020.
The average household income in Magnolia is $54,833 with a poverty rate of 25.79%. The median age in Magnolia is 32.5 years: 30.6 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Magnolia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,928 | 59.45% |
| White | 1,226 | 37.8% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 2.68% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 935 | 3.23 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Married | 338 | 4.48 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 281 | 1.08 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Female | 238 | 4.01 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Male | 78 | 3.18 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
4.15
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
77.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 472 | 24.33% |
| Associates Degree | 181 | 9.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 136 | 7.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 115 | 5.93% |
| High School Graduate | 558 | 28.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 117 | 6.03% |
| Some College | 361 | 18.61% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,009 | 798 | 106 |
| White | 856 | 493 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 34 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 22.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $19,574 | $88,625 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $52,237 |
| High School Graduate | $18,373 | $20,833 | $15,913 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,866 | $40,446 | $19,275 |
| Some College | $40,026 | $53,304 | $25,114 |
$23,866
Average Earnings
$40,446
Average Male
$19,275
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.26% of Magnolia residents speak only English, while 2.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,810 | 548 | 30.28% |
| White | 1,112 | 167 | 15.02% |
| Multiple | 82 | 64 | 78.05% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 38 | 52.78% |
25.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.89%
Male Poverty Rate
26.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Magnolia is Multiple, with 78.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Magnolia is White, with 15.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 36.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.55% |
| Some College | 10.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.33% |
| Female Employed | 11.96% |
| Male Employed | 4.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,313 | $63,214 |
| Households | $38,083 | $54,833 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,614 | $34,441 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
241
Number of Veterans
241
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| World War II | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 17.9% |
| Black | 77 | 5.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.5%
Labor Force Participation
39.3%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
72.43%
Born in Magnolia
99.72%
Native Born
0.28%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
99.72% of Magnolia residents were born in the United States, with 72.43% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,729 | -17 | -0.97% |
| 2028 | 1,746 | -17 | -0.96% |
| 2027 | 1,763 | -16 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 1,779 | -17 | -0.95% |
| 2025 | 1,796 | -17 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 1,813 | -17 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 1,830 | -19 | -1.03% |
| 2022 | 1,849 | -19 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 1,868 | -12 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 1,880 | -319 | -14.51% |
| 2019 | 2,199 | -25 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 2,224 | -40 | -1.77% |
| 2017 | 2,264 | -33 | -1.44% |
| 2016 | 2,297 | -42 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 2,339 | -10 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 2,349 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 2,351 | -16 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 2,367 | -24 | -1% |
| 2011 | 2,391 | -15 | -0.62% |
| 2010 | 2,406 | 0 | 0% |