Magnolia, North Carolina
Magnolia, North Carolina | |
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  Magnolia Location within the state of North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 34°53′44″N 78°3′18″W / 34.89556°N 78.05500°WCoordinates: 34°53′44″N 78°3′18″W / 34.89556°N 78.05500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Duplin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 939 |
| • Estimate (2019)[2] | 952 |
| • Density | 883.94/sq mi (341.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28453 |
| Area code(s) | 910 |
| FIPS code | 37-40640[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0989232[4] |
| Website | www |
Magnolia is a town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 939 at the 2010 census.[5]
History[]
The Roger Dickson Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[6]
Geography[]
Magnolia is located in western Duplin County at 34°53′44″N 78°3′18″W / 34.89556°N 78.05500°W (34.895620, -78.055008).[7] U.S. Route 117 passes through the center of town, leading north 7 miles (11 km) to Warsaw and south 11 miles (18 km) to Wallace. Interstate 40 passes to the east of Magnolia, with access from Exit 373 (NC 24) 2 miles (3 km) northeast of town, and from Exit 369 (US 117) 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of town. I-40 leads south 56 miles (90 km) to Wilmington and north 76 miles (122 km) to Raleigh.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Magnolia has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all land.[5]
Demographics[]
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 403 | — | |
| 1890 | 460 | 14.1% | |
| 1900 | 454 | −1.3% | |
| 1910 | 653 | 43.8% | |
| 1920 | 694 | 6.3% | |
| 1930 | 802 | 15.6% | |
| 1940 | 730 | −9.0% | |
| 1950 | 585 | −19.9% | |
| 1960 | 629 | 7.5% | |
| 1970 | 614 | −2.4% | |
| 1980 | 592 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 747 | 26.2% | |
| 2000 | 932 | 24.8% | |
| 2010 | 939 | 0.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 952 | [2] | 1.4% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
2020 census[]
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 171 | 20.58% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 271 | 32.61% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.12% |
| Other/Mixed | 14 | 1.68% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 373 | 44.89% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 831 people, 326 households, and 220 families residing in the town.
2000 census[]
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 932 people, 343 households, and 233 families residing in the town. The population density was 900.0 people per square mile (346.0/km2). There were 384 housing units at an average density of 370.8 per square mile (142.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 38.63% White, 41.20% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 17.27% from other races, and 2.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.11% of the population.
There were 343 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $22,269, and the median income for a family was $25,962. Males had a median income of $17,857 versus $20,568 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,628. About 22.8% of families and 25.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.
References[]
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Magnolia town, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
External links[]
Municipalities and communities of Duplin County, North Carolina, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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- Towns in Duplin County, North Carolina
- Towns in North Carolina