Magnolia, AR

Magnolia, Arkansas

Magnolia, Arkansas, in Columbia county, is 59 miles NE of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 209 miles E of Dallas, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 10,858 people lived in Magnolia.

The People and Families of Magnolia

In Magnolia, about 41% of adults are married. Magnolia is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Magnolia, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Magnolia had a median family income of $35,269. Significantly, more adults in Magnolia have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Arkansas.

Political Inclinations

Magnolia residents donated more money ($11,550) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Magnolia Housing

An estimated 57% of living spaces in Magnolia are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Magnolia, 89% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Magnolia; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Magnolia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 7%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Magnolia, AR

Comparing Magnolia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Magnolia Almanac

Magnolia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Magnolia Public Libraries

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Magnolia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Magnolia residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Magnolia, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Magnolia Hospitals

MAGNOLIA HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
101 HOSPITAL DRIVE
(870) 235-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Magnolia

Magnolia High Schools (2004)

MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOL
1400-2 HIGH SCHOOL DRIVE
870-901-2530
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 627 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

WALKER HIGH SCHOOL
655 HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH
870-234-4424
A Title I school.
Serves 97 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.1

Magnolia Colleges

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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