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Magnolia, MS


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Magnolia Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Magnolia Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Magnolia, MS

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population48
Female Share of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People Above Poverty27
People in Middle Class or Better15
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents73
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11
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