State
Land Area
6.1 sq mi
Density
358.3/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.26%
Growth Since 2010
-9.05%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Magnolia is a city located in Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 2,201, it is the 95th largest city in Mississippi and the 7253rd largest city in the United States. Magnolia is currently declining at a rate of -1.26% annually and its population has decreased by -9.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,420 in 2010. Magnolia reached it's highest population of 2,420 in 2010. Spanning over 6 miles, Magnolia has a population density of 358 people per square mile.
The average household income in Magnolia is $40,677 with a poverty rate of 24.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $718 per month, and the median house value is $80,200. The median age in Magnolia is 38.8 years, 34.8 years for males, and 47.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 124.9 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Magnolia was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,523 | 71.87% |
| White | 560 | 26.43% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.85% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.61% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.24% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 684 | 2.73 | 63.2 |
| Non Family | 273 | 1.01 | 61.2 |
| Female | 170 | 4.71 | 50 |
| Married | 170 | 3.21 | 77.6 |
| Male | 71 | 3.44 | 67.6 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 6.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 248 | 16.03% |
| High School Graduate | 637 | 41.18% |
| Some College | 212 | 13.70% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 6.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 217 | 14.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 2.20% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,051 | 796 | 105 |
| White | 447 | 357 | 134 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | |
| Asian | 18 | 12 | 12 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
95.22% of Magnolia residents speak only English, while 4.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.06% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,349 | 388 | 28.76% |
| White | 472 | 78 | 16.53% |
24.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.89%
Male Poverty Rate
31.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Magnolia is Black, with 28.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Magnolia is White, with 16.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.99%.
23.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.4%
Male Marriage Rate
24.2%
Female Marriage Rate
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 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 134 | 10.98% |
| White | 52 | 10.22% |
23.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
42.5%
Labor Force Participation
37.9%
Employment Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.43%
Native Born
0.57%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
99.43% of Magnolia residents were born in the United States, with 78.91% having been born in Mississippi. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,201 | -28 | -1.26% |
| 2019 | 2,229 | -28 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 2,257 | -31 | -1.35% |
| 2017 | 2,288 | -28 | -1.21% |
| 2016 | 2,316 | -42 | -1.78% |
| 2015 | 2,358 | -7 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 2,365 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 2,369 | -12 | -0.50% |
| 2012 | 2,381 | -25 | -1.04% |
| 2011 | 2,406 | -14 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 2,420 | 0.00% |