Magnolia, North Carolina facts for kids
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Magnolia, North Carolina
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 Magnolia, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Duplin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 831 |
| • Density | 778.09/sq mi (300.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28453
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-40640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406079 |
Magnolia is a small town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. It is located in the eastern part of North Carolina. In 2020, about 831 people lived there.
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History of Magnolia
The town of Magnolia has an interesting past. One important historical place is the Roger Dickson Farm. This farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This means it is a special place recognized for its history.
Geography of Magnolia
Magnolia is found in the western part of Duplin County. It is a small town with a total area of about 2.6 square kilometers. All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Getting Around Town
A main road, U.S. Route 117, goes right through the middle of Magnolia. This road can take you to other nearby towns.
- If you go north for about 7 miles, you will reach Warsaw.
- If you go south for about 11 miles, you will get to Wallace.
Major Highways Nearby
Interstate 40 is a big highway that runs just east of Magnolia. You can get onto I-40 from a couple of exits near town.
- Exit 373 (NC 24) is about 2 miles northeast of Magnolia.
- Exit 369 (US 117) is about 3.5 miles north of town.
Interstate 40 connects Magnolia to larger cities.
- Going south on I-40, you can reach Wilmington in about 56 miles.
- Going north on I-40, you can get to Raleigh in about 76 miles.
Population of Magnolia
The number of people living in Magnolia has changed over many years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 403 | — | |
| 1890 | 460 | 14.1% | |
| 1900 | 454 | −1.3% | |
| 1910 | 653 | 43.8% | |
| 1920 | 694 | 6.3% | |
| 1930 | 802 | 15.6% | |
| 1940 | 730 | −9.0% | |
| 1950 | 585 | −19.9% | |
| 1960 | 629 | 7.5% | |
| 1970 | 614 | −2.4% | |
| 1980 | 592 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 747 | 26.2% | |
| 2000 | 932 | 24.8% | |
| 2010 | 939 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 831 | −11.5% | |
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People Living in Magnolia Today
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 831 people living in Magnolia. These people made up 326 households. About 220 of these households were families. The town is home to a diverse group of people.
Famous People from Magnolia
- James "Bonecrusher" Smith is a famous person from Magnolia. He was a professional boxer. He even became the WBA heavyweight champion!
See also
In Spanish: Magnolia (Carolina del Norte) para niños
