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Magnolia, MS
City in Pike County, Mississippi.
Population
3,059
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
498
ZIP codes
0
Magnolia and its ZIP codes
Magnolia at a glance
- Magnolia is about 7.9 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,057, close to the Mississippi median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,500 (57% below Mississippi) and median rent is $939 a month.
Local data for Magnolia, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Magnolia, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,057
Poverty rate
29.8%
Median home value
$72,500
Median rent
$939/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (195), German Americans (120), Mexican Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Magnolia.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,446
14,657 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,327
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$300M
FY 2026, $7,436 per person
How people get to work
Magnolia, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Magnolia, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
294
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
60.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Magnolia, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.5%
U.S. 33.3% +15.2 pts
Diabetes
21.3%
U.S. 12.1% +9.2 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Magnolia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FernwoodCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 2 |
| McCombCity | 4.7 mi | 11.8 |
| SummitTown | 8.2 mi | 2.3 |
| OsykaTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Kentwood, LATown | 16 mi | 7.1 |
| Bogue ChittoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| TylertownTown | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| Tangipahoa, LAVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| LibertyTown | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Greensburg, LATown | 26 mi | 2.5 |
| KokomoCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| Roseland, LATown | 28 mi | 2.1 |
| Franklinton, LATown | 29 mi | 4.4 |
| BrookhavenCity | 29 mi | 21.6 |
| Amite City, LATown | 30 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Magnolia, MS in?
- Magnolia is in Pike County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Magnolia, MS?
- About 3,059 people live in Magnolia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Magnolia?
- Nearby places include Fernwood (1.7 mi), McComb (4.7 mi), Summit (8.2 mi), Osyka (11 mi), Kentwood, LA (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023