Magnolia, AR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population
22,527
0.793% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Boozman
Republican Party
US Senator
Tom Cotton
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
34.5
1.71% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
22.7%
0.74% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$47,363
0.164% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$141,700
15% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
9,412
1.95% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Magnolia, AR had a population of 22.5k people with a median age of 34.5 and a median household income of $47,363. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Magnolia, AR declined from 22,707 to 22,527, a −0.793% decrease and its median household income declined from $47,441 to $47,363, a −0.164% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Magnolia, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (34.9%), White (Hispanic) (2.69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.506%).

None of the households in Magnolia, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Magnolia, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Magnolia, AR are Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (1,962 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Magnolia, AR was $141,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%.

Most people in Magnolia, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Magnolia, AR was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Magnolia, AR is home to a population of 22.5k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.74% of Magnolia, AR residents were born outside of the country (393 people).

In 2023, there were 1.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.2k people) in Magnolia, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.87k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 606 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.4%
2023 Citizenship
98.8%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of Magnolia, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Magnolia, AR was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Magnolia, AR
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    13.2k ± 48
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    7.87k ± 193
  3. White (Hispanic)
    606 ± 122
3.36%
Hispanic Population
757 people

In 2023, there were 1.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.2k people) in Magnolia, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.87k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 606 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.36% of the people in Magnolia, AR are hispanic (757 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    62,018 ± 6,050 people
  2. El Salvador
    15,360 ± 3,035 people
  3. India
    9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.74%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
393 people
1.34%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
304 people

As of 2023, 1.74% of Magnolia, AR residents (393 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Magnolia, AR was 1.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    366 ± 140
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    211 ± 107
  3. Korea
    101 ± 84

Magnolia, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Magnolia, AR employs 9.41k people. The largest industries in Magnolia, AR are Educational Services (1,537 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,530 people), and Manufacturing (1,335 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($85,343), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,227), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,900).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

9.41k
2023 Value
± 796
1.95%
1 Year growth
± 11.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Magnolia, AR grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 9.23k employees to 9.41k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Magnolia, AR, are Production Occupations (1,169 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,037 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (739 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Magnolia, AR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

9.41k
2023 Value
± 796
1.95%
1 Year growth
± 11.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Magnolia, AR grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 9.23k employees to 9.41k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Magnolia, AR, are Educational Services (1,537 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,530 people), and Manufacturing (1,335 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Magnolia, AR, though some of these residents may live in Magnolia, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$38,376
Median earning men ± $4,558
$28,755
Median earning women ± $3,186

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,196), Public Administration ($65,938), and Manufacturing ($59,034).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($250,001), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,936), and Public Administration ($41,204).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.24%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 46
    Retail Trade
  2. 40
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 28
    Health Care and Social Assistance

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $117k
    Manufacturing
  2. $40.8k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $29.5k
    Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman
Senator from Arkansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tom Cotton
Senator from Arkansas2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Magnolia, AR awarded 1,962 degrees. The student population of Magnolia, AR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,189 male students and 2,938 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Magnolia, AR are White (1,018 and 71.4%), followed by Black or African American (251 and 17.6%), Two or More Races (65 and 4.56%), and Hispanic or Latino (61 and 4.28%).

The largest universities in Magnolia, AR by number of degrees awarded are Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (1,962 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Magnolia, AR are General Computer & Information Sciences (547 and 27.9%), General Studies (365 and 18.6%), and General Business (166 and 8.46%).

The median tuition cost in Magnolia, AR for a public four year colleges is $7,200 for in-state students and $12,780 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2023 in Magnolia, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,127 (42.7% men and 57.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,127 students enrolled in Magnolia, AR, 42.7% men and 57.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,675 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

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Concentrations

In 2023, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Magnolia, AR was General Computer & Information Sciences with 521 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,962 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Arkansas University Main Campus with 1,962 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 909 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Magnolia, AR, which is 0.863 times less than the 1,053 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,018 degrees mean that there were 4.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 251 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,620) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Magnolia, AR was $141,700 in 2023, which is 0.467 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $123,200 to $141,700, a 15% increase. The homeownership rate in Magnolia, AR is 69.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Magnolia, AR have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Magnolia, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Magnolia, AR is $47,363. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Magnolia, AR was Benton County, AR with a value of $89,879, followed by Saline County, AR and Grant County, AR, with respective values of $76,534 and $72,512.

Property

$141,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$20,316
$5,781
Median Property Taxes
±$523

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Rent vs Own

69.1%
Homeownership
2023
66.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 69.1% of the housing units in Magnolia, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Magnolia, AR was Benton County, AR with a value of $89,879, followed by Saline County, AR and Grant County, AR, with respective values of $76,534 and $72,512.

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Household Income

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$47,363
Median Household Income
± $5,136
8.36k
Number of Households
± 733

In 2023, the median household income of the 8.36k households in Magnolia, AR declined from $47,363 from the previous year's value of $47,441.

The following chart displays the households in Magnolia, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Magnolia, AR is from Arkansas.
0.452
2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (82.3%)
  2. Carpooled (7.82%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.04%)

In 2023, 82.3% of workers in Magnolia, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.82%) and those who worked at home (4.04%).

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Commute Time

21.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Magnolia, AR have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.16% of the workforce in Magnolia, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Magnolia, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Magnolia, AR have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

22.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Magnolia, AR (4.64k out of 20.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Magnolia, AR is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

93.4% of the population of Magnolia, AR has health coverage, with 38.8% on employee plans, 24.9% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1471 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2056 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 393 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,471 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,471 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 27.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.61%
Uninsured
38.8%
Employer Coverage
24.9%
Medicaid
13.6%
Medicare
15.1%
Non-Group
1.02%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Magnolia, AR declined by 10.2% from 7.37% to 6.61%.

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