Magnolia, Delaware Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 274, Magnolia's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Magnolia is a small community located in Delaware, within Kent County. The total population is 274. It ranks as the 70th most populous out of 79 Census-designated places in Delaware.

Age Demographics

The median age in Magnolia is 40.0 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 41.6 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Magnolia is $113,333. This is 33% higher than the state median of $84,954. It is also 40% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $229,800. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $352,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Magnolia is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 73.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Magnolia is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.6%.

Education

35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 35.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%. Notably, 19.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Magnolia, Delaware is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Delaware state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 79 Census-designated places in Delaware. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.