Magnolia, Texas facts for kids
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Magnolia, Texas
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Historic train depot in downtown Magnolia
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| Nickname(s):
Home of Red
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Location of Magnolia, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Incorporated | 1968 |
| Government | |
| • Type | General Law Type A |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.46 km2) |
| • Land | 2.87 sq mi (7.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,393 |
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(2019)
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2,093 |
| • Density | 728.76/sq mi (281.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
77353-77355
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| Area codes | 713, 281, 832, 346 |
| FIPS code | 48-46056 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1340838 |
Magnolia is a city in southwestern Montgomery County, Texas, United States within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. It is named for the magnolia trees that grew in the area. The population was 1,393 at the 2010 United States Census.
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Geography
Magnolia is located at 30°12′38″N 95°45′2″W / 30.21056°N 95.75056°W (30.210476, -95.750631). City limits encompass an area of approximately one square mile; much of this area is covered by a dense forest that fueled an earlier lumber industry. ETJ (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) is 12 miles in all directions with an area population of more than 138,000.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 315 | — | |
| 1980 | 867 | 175.2% | |
| 1990 | 940 | 8.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,111 | 18.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,393 | 25.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,093 | 50.3% | |
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As of the census of 2010, there were 1,393 people, 529 households, and 365 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 81.3% White, 10.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 5.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.7% of the population.
There were 529 households, out of which 49.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 19, 5.9% from 20 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.
According to the 2015 American Community Survey, the median income for a household in the city was $43,594, and the median income for a family was $61,250. Males had a median income of $26,938 versus $20,490 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,752. About 16.4% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.5% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Magnolia has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Education
Public Schools
The city of Magnolia is part of the Magnolia Independent School District.
- Students in grades K–5 attend either Magnolia Elementary or Williams Elementary.
- Students in 6th grade attend Magnolia 6th Grade Campus.
- Students in grades 7–8 attend Magnolia Junior High.
- Students in grades 9–12 attend either Magnolia High School or Magnolia West High School. Limited numbers of students may also attend the ALPHA Academy, an alternative high school.
Private schools
Concordia Lutheran High School (9–12) is a private school in Tomball near Magnolia. Other private schools in the greater Tomball-Magnolia area include Rosehill Christian School (K–12), St. Anne Catholic School (Pre-K–8), Salem Lutheran School, Cypress Christian School (K–12), and Great Oak School a Waldorf School (Pre-K–8).
St. Anne Catholic, established in 1984, originally held its classes at St. Anne Church; that year it had 16 Kindergarten students and 13 first grade students. It had had 380 students in 2015. That year Joseph Noonan became the principal.
Cypress Christian School, established in 1978, originally held its classes at Cypress Bible Church. It now has over 650 students. In 2018, Dr. Jeffery Potts joined CCS as Head of School. Dr. Potts was on the news for creating a School Marshall Program, where he armed teachers with guns at his previous school.
Colleges and universities
The Texas Legislature designates Magnolia ISD (and therefore all of Magnolia) as a part of Lone Star College (originally the North Harris Montgomery Community College District). The territory in Splendora ISD joined the community college district in 2000.
Public libraries
The Montgomery County Memorial Library System operates the Malcom Purvis Branch in the city.
Notable people
- Cecil Bell Jr., Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, District 3
- Buddy Dial, NFL wide receiver for Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys, played college football for Rice University
- Michael Galloway, Republican member of the Texas Senate representing District 4
- Marcus Luttrell, is a United States Navy war hero. The movie and book Lone Survivor depict his service along with other military heroes in Operation Red Wings
- Nick Mitchell, wrestler for WWE
- Amanda Scarborough, is an American sports broadcaster for ESPN and former softball player at Texas A&M
See also
In Spanish: Magnolia (Texas) para niños
