Magnolia, Arkansas
Location in Columbia County and the state of Arkansas
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
Counties	Columbia
Area
- City	9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
- Land	9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
- Water	0 sq mi (0 km²)
Population (2000)
- City	10,858
- Density	1,167.5/sq mi (450.5/km²)

Magnolia is a city in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 10,478.^[1] The city is the county seat of Columbia County^GR6. Population: 11,766 as of June 2007 according to http://www.magnolia-ar.com Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... List of 75 counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas: See also Media:Blank county map of Arkansas. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ...

Geography

Magnolia is located at 33°16′27″N, 93°14′1″W (33.274052, -93.233477)^GR1.

Magnolia is located in southwest Arkansas with an average altitude of 336 ft. above sea level according to the NOAA. The heart of Southwest Arkansas (Miller Co., Lafayette Co., Columbia Co., Nevada Co., Little River Co., Hempstead Co., Sevier Co., Pike Co., Clark Co., and Howard Co.) has a mix of dense forest, farm prairies, and low rolling hills.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.2 km² (9.3 mi²). 24.1 km² (9.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.11% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Magnolia is located about 50 miles east of Texarkana, about 225 miles east of the Dallas-Ft.Worth metro area, and about 135 miles south of Little Rock

Climate

Average Temperature: 64º. Average Rainfall: 50.3 inches http://www.magnolia-ar.com. The winters are mild but can dip into the teens at night and have highs in the 30s and even some 20s but average out around 50. The Springs are warm and can be stormy with strong to severe storms average highs in the mid 70s. Summers are often hot and humid and dry but with occasional isolated afternoon storms, highs in the mid to upper 90s and even 100s. In the fall the temps cool from the 90s and 100s to 80s and 70s. Early fall temps are usually in the 80s but can reach 90s and at times has reached 100. Late fall temps fall to 70s and 60s. It is not uncommon to see snow and ice during the winter. It has been known to snow a few times as late as April and as early as November in Magnolia

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 10,858 people, 4,204 households, and 2,577 families residing in the city. The population density was 449.8/km² (1,165.3/mi²). There were 4,821 housing units at an average density of 199.7/km² (517.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 58.24% White, 39.38% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 1.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 4,204 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. Of 4,204 households, 101 are unmarried partner households: 91 heterosexual, 4 same-sex male, 6 same-sex female households. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.01. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 16.8% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,897,as of 2005, and the median income for a family was $35,269. Males had a median income of $31,577 versus $20,840 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,403. About 15.2% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.9% of those under age 18 and 17.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

The median home cost in Magnolia is $101,000. Home appreciation the last year has been 7.00. Compared to the rest of the country, Magnolia's cost of living is 24.20% Lower than the U.S. average. percent.http://www.bestplaces.net/city/Magnolia_AR-0543460000.aspx Average Taxes- Magnolia: 0.6% ($374) Arkansas: 0.7% ($500)

Arkansas has seen fairly rapid growth mostly in northern and central Arkansas. Other than Texarkana and Hot Springs, Magnolia is the only city south of the Little Rock area with a population over 10,000 people that has seen population growth.

Other Features of Note

Magnolia is also the home of Southern Arkansas University, a public university that offers 4-year and some advanced (Master's level) degrees. With a student body of over 3000, its most notable programs are agriculture, business, and education. The university's cultural focus is Harton Theatre, which provides a venue for both departmental plays, concerts, and local cultural events. Southern Arkansas University, formerly the Third District Agricultural School serves as a public four-year institution. ...

Economy The town's primary economic focus is heavy industrial, including Albemarle Corporation's Bromine Products Division (which has two facilities near town), Amfuel (which produces fuel cells for the military), and Alcoa's extruded aluminum products facility. Also located in the area are several oil and brine drilling companies, many of which are locally owned, and timber companies, such as Deltic and Weyerhaeuser. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Weyerhaeuser is one of the largest pulp and paper companies in the world; the worlds largest private owner of softwood timberland; and the second largest owner in the United States, behind International Paper. ...

http://www.medc.cc/EconOverviewPage.htm : Major Industrial Employers: Products (employees), Alcoa Extruded Aluminum (750) Albemarle Bromine Chemicals (739) Amfuel Coated Fabric Products (380) SMI Steel(now Southern Steel) T-Posts (344) Weyerhaeuser Ply board (250) Columbia Sewing Clothing Contractor (225) Deltic Timber Lumber (125) Partee Flooring Hardwood Flooring (95) Southern Aluminum Tables (90)

Expanding Industrial Employers: Company New Employees, J-M Manufacturing 55 At Your Service 25 Hunting Products Research 24 Columbia Sewing 150 Southern Aluminum 5

LARGEST EMPLOYERS/NON-MANUFACTURING Company Product Employment, Magnolia Public School System Education 346 Southern Arkansas University Higher Education 304 Magnolia Hospital Health Services 253 Columbia County County Government 110

The unemployment rate in Magnolia is 6.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Magnolia jobs have Increased by 5.63 percent.http://www.bestplaces.net/city/Magnolia_AR-0543460000.aspx Future Job Growth 9.87%. http://www.bestplaces.net/zip-code/default.aspx?cat=ECONOMY&zip=71753&city=Magnolia_AR

Festivals Magnolia is also home to the Magnolia Blossom Festival and World Championship Steak Cookoff and Bass fishing tournament. One can visit www.blossomfestival.org. The festival is also shown on the Food Network.

Education Magnolia high school is known for its boy's basketball teams winning 7 State championships, 1 Overall State Championship (which is no longer played in Arkansas) and has 19 conference titles. The most recent state championship was in 1997 and the most recent appearance was in 2006. The most recent conference titles was 1999, 2006, and 2007. The Magnolia Panthers compete in Arkansas's AAAAA-Southwest. Magnolia is also traditionally the lead school in test scores in southwest Arkansas and is one of the best public schools in the state of Arkansas. Since 1999 Magnolia High School gradutates have recieved well over $1 million in scholarship money each year.

 Graduation Rates- High school or higher: 75.4%, Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.1%, Graduate or professional degree: 7.0% http://www.city-data.com/city/Magnolia-Arkansas.html. 

Magnolia is also known locally for its downtown shopping on the square and its natural beauty. One contributing factor to its beauty is the downtown murals, one of which was signed by Charlton Heston.

Annexation

On January 12, 2007, Magnolia annexed 2,325 acres east of the city, which includes approximately 1,100 people, increasing the population to 11,578. The city is expected to receive between $60,000-$70,000 in state turnbacks per year as a result. Population: 11,766 as of June 2007 according to http://www.magnolia-ar.com January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

References

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External links

• Magnolia Chamber of Commerce
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