Magnolia, MS

Magnolia, Mississippi

Magnolia, Mississippi, in Pike county, is 62 miles NE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 85 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. As of the year 2000 census, 2,071 people lived in Magnolia.

The People and Families of Magnolia

In Magnolia, about 36% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Magnolia; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Magnolia had a median family income of $25,069.

Political Inclinations

Magnolia residents donated more money ($2,000) to John Kerry 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 70% of living spaces in Magnolia are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Magnolia, 97% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Magnolia, MS

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

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 Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

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
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

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 Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

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

S PIKE HOSP ASSC DBA BEACHAM MEMORIAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
205 N CHERRY ST
(601) 783-2351
Emergency Service: No

Magnolia High Schools (2004)

SOUTH PIKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
205 WEST MYRTLE STREET
601-783-2312
A Title I school.
Serves 576 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

SOUTH PIKE VOCATIONAL CENTER
252 WEST BAY STREET
601-783-5832
A Vocational School

Magnolia Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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