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Magnolia, AR
City in Columbia County, Arkansas.
Population
10,894
Land area
13.2sq mi
People per sq mi
823
ZIP codes
0
Magnolia and its ZIP codes
Magnolia at a glance
- Magnolia is about 14 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 36th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $56,127, 8% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,300 (10% below Arkansas) and median rent is $633 a month.
Local data for Magnolia, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Magnolia, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,127
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$169,300
Median rent
$633/mo
Homeownership
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (654), Mexican Americans (577), German Americans (509).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Magnolia.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,768
7,979 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$186M
FY 2026, $8,139 per person
How people get to work
Magnolia, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Magnolia, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
467
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
56.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Magnolia, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Magnolia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McNeilCity | 4.7 mi | 1.3 |
| WaldoCity | 6.6 mi | 2.2 |
| EmersonTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| BucknerCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| StephensCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| Mount HollyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| StampsCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| WillisvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| TaylorCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| LewisvilleCity | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| RosstonTown | 22 mi | 4.4 |
| Haynesville, LATown | 22 mi | 4.8 |
| BodcawTown | 22 mi | 3 |
| Springhill, LACity | 24 mi | 6.2 |
| CaleTown | 24 mi | 1 |
| Shongaloo, LAVillage | 24 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Magnolia, AR in?
- Magnolia is in Columbia County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Magnolia, AR?
- About 10,894 people live in Magnolia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Magnolia?
- Nearby places include McNeil (4.7 mi), Waldo (6.6 mi), Emerson (13 mi), Buckner (13 mi), Stephens (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023