Population 5,911 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Magnolia
Household size in Magnolia
| Period | Magnolia | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Magnolia are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.62, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Magnolia
| Period | Magnolia | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.0 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Magnolia skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 38.5 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Magnolia
| Period | Magnolia | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Magnolia (10.5%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Magnolia has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Mississippi cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Magnolia
Renters in Magnolia
| Period | Magnolia | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Magnolia is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three-quarters of owners (72.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Magnolia
| Period | Magnolia | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Magnolia: 23.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Magnolia
| Period | Magnolia | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Magnolia are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Magnolia
| Period | Magnolia | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $525 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $658 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $727 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $791 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$266 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Magnolia costs $791 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $266 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Magnolia
Bachelor's degrees in Magnolia
| Period | Magnolia | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Magnolia: 9.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Mississippi city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Magnolia
| Period | Magnolia | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.1% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.5% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.1% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Magnolia never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Only one other Mississippi city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Magnolia
| Period | Magnolia | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Magnolia than nationally: unemployment was 7.4%, against 5.4%. Magnolia has higher unemployment than at least four in five Mississippi cities. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Magnolia compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia | 2.32 | 48.0 | 10.5% | 21.2% | 23.2% | 1984 | $791 | 9.8% | 73.1% | 7.4% |
| Chatawa | 2.08 | 44.6 | 7.1% | 16.3% | 21.6% | 1983 | $718 | 6.3% | 74.5% | 9.8% |
| Fernwood | 2.91 | 41.4 | 20.7% | 26.9% | 20.9% | 1976 | $1,071 | 12.0% | 77.0% | 3.5% |
| Osyka | 1.96 | 47.2 | 6.3% | 18.0% | 19.6% | 1986 | $725 | 3.9% | 75.1% | 3.8% |
| Mccomb | 2.69 | 37.9 | 20.4% | 44.7% | 23.3% | 1982 | $935 | 16.0% | 86.6% | 5.8% |
| Barto | 1.86 | 54.8 | 4.4% | 12.5% | 41.6% | 1989 | $598 | 7.2% | 73.0% | 2.2% |
| Progress | 2.12 | 42.0 | 9.9% | 12.5% | 29.9% | 1994 | $633 | 12.2% | 79.8% | 9.3% |
| McElveen | 1.81 | 54.4 | 8.2% | 16.4% | 20.9% | 1983 | $622 | 9.1% | 93.7% | 6.6% |
| Holmesville | 2.86 | 34.1 | 22.6% | 29.1% | 26.0% | 1995 | $901 | 9.9% | 80.9% | 5.6% |
| Summit | 2.92 | 37.3 | 15.0% | 21.8% | 13.5% | 1991 | $866 | 22.0% | 93.0% | 3.4% |
| Mesa | 2.31 | 39.1 | 12.7% | 9.9% | 26.2% | 1981 | $1,179 | 13.8% | 82.6% | 1.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Magnolia. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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