Jobs, pay and daily life in Magnolia, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Magnolia is a city in Arkansas with 10,894 residents. The median household earns $56,127 a year and the median rent is $633 a month, which is 13.5% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Magnolia compares. Among the 60 largest places in Arkansas, Magnolia is #36 by population, #3 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #45 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #42 for remote work (#1 = most). Its county, Columbia County, is #20 of 75 counties for average pay ($49,212).
Magnolia has 10,894 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of Arkansas. It covers 13 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 823 people per square mile. The median age is 28.2, 27% younger than the state median (28.2 against 38.5).
The median gross rent is $633 a month (rent plus utilities), 33% below the state median ($633 against $947). Over a year that is 13.5% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $169,300, which is 3.0 times the median household income ($56,127); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 53.7% of households own their home, 19% below the state average (53.7% against 66.4%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Columbia County was 4.7%. 56.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Columbia County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 78.0% drive alone, 0.3% use public transit, 4.5% walk, 5.5% work from home. 12.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 8% above the state average (12.2% against 11.4%).
23.0% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% below the state share (23.0% against 25.7%). 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States, 43% below the state share (3.1% against 5.4%). The poverty rate is 22.7%, 42% above the state rate (22.7% against 16.0%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 84°F (28.9°C), and the coolest is Jan at 42°F (5.8°C). About 1,349 mm (53 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Mar is the wettest month (133 mm) and Sep the driest (90 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Camden (30 miles, rent 21% higher); El Dorado (33 miles, rent 39% higher); Hope (34 miles, rent 30% higher); Texarkana (45 miles, rent 44% higher). Rent differences are against Magnolia; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 245 federal postings open in Arkansas (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 35.6% |
| Retail trade | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 9.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 6.5% |
| Other services | 3.8% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 3.1% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Magnolia lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | 22,349 | $1,306 million | $58,458 | 8,106 | 622 | $49,212 | +1.1% | 4.7% | 9,079 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,976 | 36.0% | $76,225 | 2.97 |
| Retail trade | 933 | 17.0% | $28,765 | 1.15 |
| Accommodation and food services | 810 | 14.7% | $18,308 | 1.10 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 307 | 5.6% | $77,613 | 10.01 |
| Finance and insurance | 290 | 5.3% | $70,052 | 0.88 |
| Administrative and waste services | 222 | 4.0% | $27,052 | 0.47 |
| Wholesale trade | 182 | 3.3% | $64,473 | 0.57 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 168 | 3.1% | $50,911 | 0.49 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 142 | 2.6% | $30,078 | 0.58 |
| Construction | 139 | 2.5% | $48,143 | 0.33 |
| Professional and technical services | 90 | 1.6% | $40,306 | 0.16 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 69 | 1.3% | $59,701 | 1.05 |
| Real estate and rental | 59 | 1.1% | $34,050 | 0.47 |
| Utilities | 40 | 0.7% | $94,164 | 1.30 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 33 | 0.6% | $20,605 | 0.24 |
| Information | 24 | 0.4% | $54,548 | 0.16 |
| Management of companies | 12 | 0.2% | $44,780 | 0.09 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Work from home | 5.5% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 12.2% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,127 |
| Income per person | $25,270 |
| Median gross rent per month | $633 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 13.5% |
| Median home value | $169,300 |
| Homeowners | 53.7% |
| Poverty rate | 22.7% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 3.90%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 28.2 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 23.0% |
| Born abroad | 3.1% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 56.4% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.8 | 42 | 96 |
| Feb | 7.8 | 46 | 122 |
| Mar | 12.8 | 55 | 133 |
| Apr | 17.4 | 63 | 133 |
| May | 22.2 | 72 | 133 |
| Jun | 27.0 | 81 | 96 |
| Jul | 28.9 | 84 | 100 |
| Aug | 28.7 | 84 | 98 |
| Sep | 24.9 | 77 | 90 |
| Oct | 18.2 | 65 | 125 |
| Nov | 11.8 | 53 | 90 |
| Dec | 7.2 | 45 | 133 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | AR | 30 mi | 10,307 | $49,361 | $768 |
| El Dorado | AR | 33 mi | 17,115 | $49,244 | $880 |
| Hope | AR | 34 mi | 8,671 | $37,500 | $823 |
| Texarkana | AR | 45 mi | 29,177 | $45,835 | $909 |
| Minden | LA | 46 mi | 11,455 | $34,294 | $895 |
| Texarkana | TX | 51 mi | 35,992 | $50,573 | $1,010 |
| Bossier City | LA | 58 mi | 62,901 | $55,819 | $1,107 |
| Arkadelphia | AR | 59 mi | 10,099 | $48,657 | $814 |
| Ruston | LA | 62 mi | 22,284 | $31,120 | $816 |
| Shreveport | LA | 65 mi | 180,982 | $48,699 | $987 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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10,894 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$633 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 13.5% of the median household income.
$56,127 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.7% (BLS county, Columbia County (latest month 2026M09)).
Arkansas. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.