Magnolia Authority

Magnolia is a high-income, family-oriented village of 274 with home prices 1.5× below the Delaware median.

Magnolia, Delaware

Magnolia is one of the smaller incorporated places in Kent County, Delaware, with a population of 274. At $113,333 median household income, Magnolia sits in the upper income bracket of Delaware.

Definition and scope

Magnolia sits within Kent County, Delaware, one of Delaware's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Dover, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Magnolia has approximately 274 residents. The median age is 40.0 years. Roughly 83% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $229,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 69.7%
• Black or African American: 18.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Magnolia is $113,333. Poverty rate stands at 7.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.4%. Educational attainment: 35.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Magnolia:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Magnolia is Johnsons Airport. Federal court business routes through Kent County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 17 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.