Magnolia, NJ Demographics

A map of Magnolia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,535	2,787	58.2%	64.0%
Hispanic	756	497	17.4%	11.4%
Black	648	722	14.9%	16.6%
Asian	296	123	6.8%	2.8%
Multiracial	119	190	2.7%	4.4%
Native American/Other	0	33	0.0%	0.8%

Magnolia, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,354, a less than 1% change from the 4,352 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.2% White, 17.4% Hispanic, 14.9% Black, 6.8% Asian, 2.7% Multiracial, and 0.0% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 54.7% in 2020 and 60.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Magnolia is ranked the 325th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 322nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Magnolia's White Population

2,535 residents of Magnolia, or 58.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Magnolia is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Magnolia ranks 470th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Magnolia's population has decreased from 64.0% to 58.2%.

Magnolia is more White than neighboring Lawnside (4.6% White), Somerdale (48.5% White), and Hi-Nella (38.4% White). Magnolia is less White than neighboring Barrington (86.2% White), and Tavistock (100% White).

Magnolia's Black Population

648 residents of Magnolia, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Magnolia is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Magnolia ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Black residents' share of Magnolia's population has decreased from 16.6% to 14.9%.

Magnolia is more Black than neighboring Barrington (2.6% Black), Tavistock (0% Black), and Hi-Nella (11.2% Black). Magnolia is less Black than neighboring Lawnside (69.4% Black), and Somerdale (31.9% Black).

Magnolia's Asian Population

296 residents of Magnolia, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Magnolia is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Magnolia ranks 376th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 140.7%. Asian residents' share of Magnolia's population has increased from 2.8% to 6.8%.

Magnolia is more Asian than neighboring Lawnside (0.9% Asian), Somerdale (3.9% Asian), Barrington (3.7% Asian), and Tavistock (0% Asian). Magnolia is less Asian than neighboring Hi-Nella (11.5% Asian).

Magnolia's Hispanic Population

756 residents of Magnolia, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Magnolia is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Magnolia ranks 279th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 52.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Magnolia's population has increased from 11.4% to 17.4%.

Magnolia is more Hispanic than neighboring Somerdale (11% Hispanic), Barrington (2.2% Hispanic), and Tavistock (0% Hispanic). Magnolia is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawnside (19.8% Hispanic), and Hi-Nella (31.1% Hispanic).

Magnolia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Magnolia, or 0.0% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Magnolia ranks 224th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Magnolia's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Magnolia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lawnside (1.5% Native American/Other), and Barrington (0.2% Native American/Other).

Magnolia's Multiracial Population

119 residents of Magnolia, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Magnolia is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Magnolia ranks 127th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magnolia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Magnolia's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.7%.

Magnolia is more Multiracial than neighboring Tavistock (0% Multiracial). Magnolia is less Multiracial than neighboring Lawnside (3.7% Multiracial), Somerdale (4.6% Multiracial), Barrington (5.1% Multiracial), and Hi-Nella (7.8% 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.