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Magnolia, NC
Town in Duplin County, North Carolina.
Population
1,024
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
958
ZIP codes
0
Magnolia and its ZIP codes
Magnolia at a glance
- Magnolia is about 4.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,406, 46% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,400 (60% below North Carolina) and median rent is $516 a month.
Local data for Magnolia, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Magnolia, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,406
Poverty rate
41.3%
Median home value
$114,400
Median rent
$516/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (274), Honduran Americans (131), Irish Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Duplin County. PPP loans are for Magnolia.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,638
19,630 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,319
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$345M
FY 2026, $7,087 per person
How people get to work
Magnolia, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Magnolia, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
508
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
528
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Magnolia, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.9%
U.S. 11.1% +11.8 pts
Cities near Magnolia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rose HillTown | 5.1 mi | 1.4 |
| KenansvilleTown | 6.8 mi | 2.1 |
| WarsawTown | 7.3 mi | 3.2 |
| TeacheyTown | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| GreeneversTown | 9.4 mi | 1.6 |
| TurkeyTown | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| DelwayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.6 |
| BowdensCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| WallaceTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| ChinquapinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| HarrellsTown | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| FaisonTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| BeulavilleTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| ClintonCity | 17 mi | 7.7 |
| IngoldCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| CalypsoTown | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Magnolia, NC in?
- Magnolia is in Duplin County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Magnolia, NC?
- About 1,024 people live in Magnolia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Magnolia?
- Nearby places include Rose Hill (5.1 mi), Kenansville (6.8 mi), Warsaw (7.3 mi), Teachey (9.3 mi), Greenevers (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023