Magnolia, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| - Land | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,111 |
| - Density | 528.3/sq mi (204.0/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 77353-77355 |
| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-46056[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1340838[2] |
Magnolia is a city in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,111 at the 2000 census. It should also be noted that in the early 1900s, Magnolia was known as "Mink". The town was renamed in the mid-1900s.
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[edit] Geography
Magnolia is located at (30.210476, -95.750631)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²), all land except for two small lakes that are in the Windmill Estates subdivision.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,111 people, 411 households, and 309 families residing in the city. The population density was 528.3 people per square mile (204.3/km²). There were 460 housing units at an average density of 218.7/sq mi (84.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.69% White, 11.34% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 1.62% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.14% of the population.
There were 411 households out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,875, and the median income for a family was $50,417. Males had a median income of $45,083 versus $21,696 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,278. About 8.1% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
Magnolia schools are operated by the Magnolia Independent School District.
Montgomery County Memorial Library System operates the Malcom Purvis Branch in the city.
Magnolia has a significant problem with teachers relative to the tiny population of their town.
John Fasano, coach, Magnolia Jr. High arrested March 2000 for indecency. source: Houston Chronicle 12/23/2006 Thomas Mayes, coach Magnolia High arrested April 2005 for improper student relationship. source Houston Chronicle 4/27/2005 Lisa Minchow, teacher sexual assault. source: Houston Chronicle 12/23/2006 Lesa Kay Warton, criminal complaint The Courier of Montgomery County 02/01/2008
[edit] Notable Residents
A. Gene Punckbowee: Music producer
Contemporary Fine Artist Stanley T. Harris designed and built his home and Art Studio in Magnolia before moving from Houston, TX. http://www.stharrisart.com
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
Magnolia Texas - http://www.magnoliatexas.com
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