Magnolia, Kentucky facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Magnolia
Census-designated place (CDP)
Magnolia, Kentucky Location in Kentucky
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	LaRue
Area
• Total	2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2)
• Land	2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	860 ft (260 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	535
• Density	262.38/sq mi (101.29/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	270
GNIS feature ID	497453

Magnolia is a small community in LaRue County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.

In 2010, about 524 people lived in Magnolia. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 535 people. The area was first settled in the 1780s. Many of the first settlers came from Virginia after the American Revolution, looking for new land.

History of Magnolia

Magnolia has an interesting history, starting as a busy stop for travelers.

Early Stagecoach Stop

Around the year 1850, Magnolia became a popular stop for stagecoaches. These were like early buses that carried people and mail between towns. This made Magnolia an important place for travelers.

Post Office and Name Change

A post office was built in Magnolia in April 1851. It was named after the postmaster's wife. Later, the post office moved to a new spot. This new location was first called Centerpoint. However, it soon changed its name to Magnolia, keeping the original name alive.

People of Magnolia

The community of Magnolia is made up of people from different backgrounds. Here's a look at who lives there.

Population and Homes

According to the 2020 census, 535 people lived in Magnolia. There were 249 housing units, which are places where people live. The community also had 259 families.

Racial Backgrounds

Most people in Magnolia are White, making up about 94.6% of the population. About 1.1% are African American, and 0.3% are Native American. Some people are from other races (0.7%), and 3.1% are from two or more races. About 2.2% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino origin.

Ancestry and Heritage

People in Magnolia have diverse family backgrounds. About 15.6% of residents identify as American. Other common ancestries include German (8.0%), English (7.4%), Irish (6.8%), and Scottish (4.6%).

Age Groups

The average age in Magnolia is 41.7 years old. About 13.9% of the population is under 18 years old. This includes 7.9% under 5 years old and 4.7% between 5 and 14 years old. About 12.8% of the population is 65 or older.

Household Income

In 2020, the average income for a household in Magnolia was $40,114. Families earned more, with an average of $48,409. Married couples had an even higher average income of $62,781.

Unfortunately, about 31.1% of the people in Magnolia lived in poverty. This included 39.8% of people under 18. Also, 33.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 were in poverty.

See also

In Spanish: Magnolia (Kentucky) para niños