Magnolia Arkansas

Magnolia Community Profile


Demographics

Population
1990 2000 2012
County 25,691 25,603 24,930
City 11,021 10,872 10,732

Age Distribution (County)
Age *2007 *Percent Distribution
0-19 6,558 25.9
20-34 5,343 21.1
35-44 3,191 12.6
45-54 3,570 14.1
55-64 2,684 10.6
65 + 4,001 15.8
Median Age 37.6
Totals are greater than 100% due to rounding.

Education Levels (County):

16,039
Percent of Total Population 25 & Over
Less than 9th Grade
9.6
High School Graduate
35.8
Some College, No Degree
18.6
Associate Degree
2.9
Bachelor's Degree
11.9
Master's/Prof/Doctorate Degree
4.9

Regional Population
2007 Demographics

25.0 Mile Radius

50.0 Mile Radius

Population    
  Total Population

51,680

288,057

Households      
  Total Households 20,833 113,561
  Average Household Size 2.41 2.45
  Families
13,868
76,848
  Average Family Size
2.97
2.99
  Housing Units
25,254
133,558
  Owner Occupied
62.2%
61.5%
  Renter Occupied
20.3%
23.6%
  Vacant Housing Units
17.5%
15.0%
Income      
  Median HH Income $27,816 $29,361
  Per Capita Income $13,910 $14,432
  Average HH Income $34,695 $36,214
Race/Ethnicity      
  Total 51,681 288,056
  White 60.7% 60.9%
  Black 37.6% 36.2%
  American Indian 0.3% 0.4%
  Asian or Pacific Islander 0.3% 0.4%
  Other 0.4% 1.1%
  Two or more races 0.7% 1.1%
  Hispanic 1.2% 2.7%
  Diversity Index  50.2 52.5
Walter, David- Arkansas Economic Development Commission. August 31, 2007. Market Profile: Columbia County. Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2000 Census of Population and Housing. ESRI forecasts for 2007 and 2012.

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Transportation

Highways:
  US:  US 79, US 82, US 371
State:  AR 19, AR 98, AR 355
Railroads:
  Louisiana and Northwest
Motor Freight Carriers:
  Jack B. Kelley Trucking
Ladybug Trucking
Roadway Express
A.B.F. Freight
Delivery Services:
  Federal Express
United Parcel Service
Air Service:
 
Nearest Commercial Airports
South Arkansas Regional Airport - El Dorado, AR
Average Number of Flights Per Day:
3
Number of Runways:
3
Runway Length:
6,597 ft.
Texarkana Regional Airport - Texarkana
Average Number of Flights Per Day:
35
Number of Runways:
2
Runway Length:
6,601 ft. & 5,500 ft.
Local Airport;
Magnolia Municipal Airport - Magnolia, AR
Number of Runways:
1
Runway Length:
4,604 ft.
Waterways:
 
Nearest Deep-water Port Facility
Baton Rouge, LA
Channel depth:
40 ft.
Distance to port:
280 miles
Foreign Trade Zone:
Yes
Nearest Shallow Draft Port Facility
Port of Camden  
Channel depth:
 9 ft.
Distance to port:
37 miles
Foreign Trade Zone:
Yes

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Taxes

 
Sales Taxes:  
  State: 6.00 cents/dollar
  County: 1.5 cents/dollar
  City: 2.125 cents/dollar
Current Millage Rate:  
  City - 38.0
  County - 37.6

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Utilities

Electricity: Entergy
Telephone: AT&T
DSL & Fiber optic Lines Available
Water: Magnolia Municipal Water System
Capacity:
5 MGD
Average Usage:
2.5 MGD
Available:
2.5 MGD
Natural Gas: Arkla Gas Company
Sewer: Magnolia Municipal Wastewater System
Capacity:
2.5 MGD
Average Usage:
1.5 MGD
Available:
1.0 MGD

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Magnolia Infrastructure

Columbia County Highway Map

Magnolia Highways

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Government

Type of Government: Mayor - Council
Zoning Regulations: Yes
Fire Insurance Rating: Class 5

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Magnolia Arkansas Calendar of Events
2010

August
 17 - August 17 Horizon, Lifetime & Career Achievement Awards


October
 16 - October 16 Fall Fish Fry


December
 11 - December 11 Santa Train