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Magnolia, Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°26′38″N 85°44′37″W / 37.44389°N 85.74361°W / 37.44389; -85.74361
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Magnolia
Magnolia is located in Kentucky
Magnolia
Magnolia
Coordinates: 37°26′38″N 85°44′37″W / 37.44389°N 85.74361°W / 37.44389; -85.74361
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyLaRue
Area
 • Total2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2)
 • Land2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
860 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total535
 • Density262.38/sq mi (101.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code270
GNIS feature ID497453[2]

Magnolia is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in LaRue County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 524 as of the 2010 census.[3] The Magnolia area was settled in the 1780s primarily by Virginians seeking land following the American Revolution.

History

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According to LaRue county's website, Magnolia was first used as a stage coach stop around the year 1850. A post office was built in April, 1851, and it was named after the postmasters' wife. Later, the post office was moved to the present site in a place that was called Centerpoint, but soon changed its name to Magnolia.[4]

Demographics

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As of the 2020 census, there were 535 people, 249 housing units, and 259 families in the CDP. The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.6% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% from some other race, and 3.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population.[5]

The ancestry of the CDP was 15.6% American, 8.0% German, 7.4% English, 6.8% Irish, and 4.6% Scottish.[5]

The median age was 41.7 years old. 12.8% of the population were 65 or older, with 2.1% between the ages of 65 to 74, and 10.7% between the ages of 75 to 84. 13.9% of the population were under 18, with 7.9% under 5, 4.7% between the ages of 5 and 14, and 1.3% between 15 and 17.[5]

The median household income was $40,114, with families having $48,409, married couples having $62,781, and non-families having $17,788. 31.1% of the population were in poverty, with 39.8% of people under 18, 33.3% of people between the ages of 18 to 64, and 8.6% of people 65 or older were in poverty.[5]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2010524
20205352.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ "Magnolia". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  4. ^ "Athertonville". LaRue County KY. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.