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Magnolia is a city in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 10,478.^[1] The city is the county seat of Columbia County^GR6.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Other Features of Note 4 Annexation 5 References 6 External links

Magnolia is located at 33°16′27″N, 93°14′1″W (33.274052, -93.233477)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.2 km² (9.3 mi²). 24.1 km² (9.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.11% is water.

Magnolia is located about 50 miles east of Texarkana, about 225 miles east of the Dallas-Ft.Worth metro area, and about 135 miles south of Little Rock

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 10,858 people, 4,204 households, and 2,577 families residing in the city. The population density was 449.8/km² (1,165.3/mi²). There were 4,821 housing units at an average density of 199.7/km² (517.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 58.24% White, 39.38% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 1.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,204 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. Of 4,204 households, 101 are unmarried partner households: 91 heterosexual, 4 same-sex male, 6 same-sex female households. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 16.8% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,011, and the median income for a family was $35,269. Males had a median income of $31,577 versus $20,840 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,403. About 15.2% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.9% of those under age 18 and 17.7% of those age 65 or over.

Magnolia is also the home of Southern Arkansas University, a public university that offers 4-year and some advanced (Master's level) degrees. With a student body of over 3000, its most notable programs are agriculture, business, and education. The university's cultural focus is Harton Theatre, which provides a venue for both departmental plays, concerts, and local cultural events.

The town's primary economic focus is heavy industrial, including Albemarle Corporation's Bromine Products Division (which has two facilities near town), Amfuel (which produces fuel cells for the military), and Alcoa's extruded aluminum products facility. Also located in the area are several oil and brine drilling companies, many of which are locally owned, and timber companies, such as Deltic and Weyerhaeuser.

Magnolia is also home to the Magnolia Blossom Festival and World Championship Steak Cookoff and Bass fishing tournament. One can visit www.blossomfestival.org. The festival is also shown on the Food Network.

Magnolia high school is known for its boy's basketball teams winning 7 State championships, 1 Overall State Championship ,(which is no longer played in Arkansas), and has 19 conference titles. The most recent state championship was in 1997 and the most recent appearance was in 2006. The most recent conference titles was 1999, 2006, and 2007. The Magnolia Panthers compete in Arkansas' AAAAA-Southwest.

Magnolia is also known locally for its downtown shopping on the square and its natural beauty. One contributing factor to its beauty is the downtown murals, one of which was signed by Charlton Heston.

On January 12, 2007, Magnolia annexed 2,325 acres east of the city, which includes approximately 1,100 people. The city is expected to receive between $60,000-$70,000 in state turnbacks per year as a result. The added people brings the population to 11,578

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