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 |
| Founded | 1840's |
| Incorporated | October 15, 1968 |
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| • Type | General Law Type A |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.865 sq mi (12.600 km2) |
| • Land | 4.845 sq mi (12.547 km2) |
| • Water | 0.020 sq mi (0.053 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,359 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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5,320 |
| • Density | 1,098/sq mi (424.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
77353, 77354, 77355
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| Area code(s) | 713, 281, 832, and 346 |
| FIPS code | 48-46056 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1340838 |
| Sales tax | 8.25% |
Magnolia is a city in southwestern Montgomery County, Texas, United States within the Houston metropolitan area. It is named for the magnolia trees that grow in the area. The population was 2,359 at the 2020 census.
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History
The first settlement in the Magnolia area was a town named Mink Prairie, founded in about 1845 when a farmer named Mink built a homestead. By 1850, the town's name was shortened to Mink. After the Civil War, Mink's population swelled due to an influx of settlers from Kentucky and Tennessee, resulting in a post office being built in 1885. In 1902, the International-Great Northern Railroad (now operated by Union Pacific), decided to build a railroad to the north of Mink, causing most of the residents of Mink to move closer to the railroad line. The new town was named Melton in honor of a wealthy landowner who lived in the area. However, the postal service kept confusing the name with a different town called "Milton," prompting local officials to change the name to Magnolia. In 1903, the Mink post office moved to the new town of Magnolia, as the old town of Mink would soon become abandoned.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.865 square miles (12.60 km2), of which 4.845 square miles (12.55 km2) is land and 0.020 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.
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.
| Climate data for David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport near Tomball, Texas, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1888–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 84 (29) |
91 (33) |
96 (36) |
95 (35) |
99 (37) |
107 (42) |
105 (41) |
109 (43) |
109 (43) |
99 (37) |
89 (32) |
85 (29) |
109 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 61.5 (16.4) |
65.6 (18.7) |
72.1 (22.3) |
78.7 (25.9) |
85.7 (29.8) |
90.4 (32.4) |
93.1 (33.9) |
93.8 (34.3) |
89.2 (31.8) |
82.6 (28.1) |
71.7 (22.1) |
64.5 (18.1) |
79.1 (26.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 51.5 (10.8) |
55.1 (12.8) |
60.8 (16.0) |
67.9 (19.9) |
75.8 (24.3) |
80.8 (27.1) |
82.1 (27.8) |
82.6 (28.1) |
78.0 (25.6) |
70.1 (21.2) |
60.0 (15.6) |
52.9 (11.6) |
68.2 (20.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 41.4 (5.2) |
44.7 (7.1) |
49.5 (9.7) |
57.1 (13.9) |
65.9 (18.8) |
71.2 (21.8) |
71.2 (21.8) |
71.4 (21.9) |
66.7 (19.3) |
57.5 (14.2) |
48.3 (9.1) |
41.2 (5.1) |
57.2 (14.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 5 (−15) |
6 (−14) |
21 (−6) |
31 (−1) |
42 (6) |
52 (11) |
62 (17) |
54 (12) |
45 (7) |
29 (−2) |
19 (−7) |
7 (−14) |
5 (−15) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.55 (90) |
3.03 (77) |
3.59 (91) |
3.39 (86) |
4.77 (121) |
5.22 (133) |
3.84 (98) |
4.70 (119) |
4.57 (116) |
5.30 (135) |
4.72 (120) |
3.80 (97) |
50.48 (1,282) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 101 |
| Source: NOAA (precipitation days 2000–2017 at Bush International) | |||||||||||||
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% | |
| 2020 | 2,359 | 69.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,320 | 281.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census Texas Almanac: 1850-2000 2020 Census |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,625 | 68.89% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 144 | 6.10% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 9 | 0.38% |
| Asian (NH) | 28 | 1.19% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 6 | 0.25% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 120 | 5.09% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 427 | 18.10% |
| Total | 2,359 | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 2,359 people, 860 households, 616 families residing in the city. The population density was 821.4 inhabitants per square mile (317.1/km2). There were 924 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 72.8% White, 6.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 7.5% from some other races and 11.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.1% of the population.
2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,393 people, 529 households, and 365 families residing in the city. The population density was 491.8 inhabitants per square mile (189.9/km2). There were 593 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 81.3% White, 10.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 5.7% from some 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.
Arts and culture
The Montgomery County Memorial Library System operates the Malcom Purvis Branch in the city.
Education
Public schools
The city of Magnolia is part of the Magnolia Independent School District.
- Students in grades K–4 attend either Magnolia Elementary, Williams Elementary, or Smith Elementary.
- Students in 5th and 6th grade attend either Magnolia Intermediate or Bear Branch Intermediate.
- Students in 7th and 8th grade attend Magnolia Junior High or Bear Branch Junior High.
- Students in grades 9–12 attend Magnolia West High School or Magnolia High School, the original high school of the area.
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.
Infrastructure
Magnolia is located at the intersection of FM 1488 and FM 1774 (also known as Magnolia Boulevard).
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, United States Navy war hero; depicted in Lone Survivor depict his service along with other military heroes in Operation Red Wings
- Morgan Luttrell, Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, District 8
- Nick Mitchell, wrestler for WWE
- Amanda Scarborough, is an American sports broadcaster for ESPN and former softball player at Texas A&M
- Jonathan Clay, Tony award-winning composer
See also
In Spanish: Magnolia (Texas) para niños
