Magnolia, AR Demographics

A map of Magnolia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,162	5,586	47.4%	50.0%
Black	4,588	4,568	42.1%	40.9%
Hispanic	622	479	5.7%	4.3%
Multiracial	479	300	4.4%	2.7%
Native American/Other	23	81	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	20	148	0.2%	1.3%

Magnolia, Arkansas has an estimated population of 10,894, a slight decrease from the 11,162 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.4% White, 42.1% Black, 5.7% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Magnolia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Magnolia has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Magnolia, that probability was 57.9% in 2020 and 59.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Magnolia is ranked the 36th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Magnolia was ranked the 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Magnolia's White Population

5,162 residents of Magnolia, or 47.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Magnolia is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Magnolia ranks 518th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's White population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Magnolia's population has decreased from 50.0% to 47.4%.

Magnolia is more White than neighboring Waldo (26.6% White), Stephens (36.3% White), and Buckner (26.4% White). Magnolia is less White than neighboring McNeil (50.1% White), and Emerson (75.3% White).

Magnolia's Black Population

4,588 residents of Magnolia, or 42.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Magnolia is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Magnolia ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Magnolia's population has increased from 40.9% to 42.1%.

Magnolia is more Black than neighboring Emerson (16.3% Black). Magnolia is less Black than neighboring McNeil (43% Black), Waldo (71.3% Black), Stephens (59.9% Black), and Buckner (63% Black).

Magnolia's Asian Population

20 residents of Magnolia, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Magnolia is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Magnolia ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 86.5%. Asian residents' share of Magnolia's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Magnolia is more Asian than neighboring McNeil (0% Asian), Waldo (0% Asian), Emerson (0% Asian), Stephens (0% Asian), and Buckner (0% Asian).

Magnolia's Hispanic Population

622 residents of Magnolia, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Magnolia is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Magnolia ranks 241st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Magnolia's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.7%.

Magnolia is more Hispanic than neighboring McNeil (0% Hispanic), Waldo (1.8% Hispanic), Emerson (1.7% Hispanic), and Stephens (0% Hispanic). Magnolia is less Hispanic than neighboring Buckner (7% Hispanic).

Magnolia's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Magnolia, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Magnolia is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Magnolia ranks 295th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Magnolia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Magnolia is more Native American/Other than neighboring McNeil (0% Native American/Other), Waldo (0% Native American/Other), Stephens (0% Native American/Other), and Buckner (0% Native American/Other). Magnolia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Emerson (5.9% Native American/Other).

Magnolia's Multiracial Population

479 residents of Magnolia, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Magnolia is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Magnolia ranks 513th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 59.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Magnolia's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.4%.

Magnolia is more Multiracial than neighboring Waldo (0.3% Multiracial), Emerson (0.8% Multiracial), Stephens (3.8% Multiracial), and Buckner (3.5% Multiracial). Magnolia is less Multiracial than neighboring McNeil (6.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.