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Magnolia, Mississippi
City · Population 1,816 · #103 in Mississippi
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About Magnolia
Set in the southwestern part of Mississippi, Magnolia is a small town counting 1,816 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Magnolia is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.14 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 296 residents per square mile.
📰 Magnolia News Today
- Magnolia Mornings: August 18, 2026 Magnolia Tribune · Aug 18
- 56-year-old Mississippi man dies after construction site accident Magnolia State Live · Aug 18
- Mont Helena still stands: Love, loss and a Mississippi Delta landmark Magnolia Tribune · Aug 18
- What’s happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State this August - The Star-Herald The Star-Herald · Aug 6
- America at 250: Mississippi: The Magnolia State Antique Trader · Jul 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Magnolia Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Magnolia — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Magnolia
- Percy Quin State Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Magnolia
- EVA GORDON LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- EVA GORDON UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- SOUTH PIKE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
- SOUTH PIKE CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTE
- SOUTH PIKE JR HIGH
- SOUTH PIKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Beacham Memorial Hospital
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,816
Rank in state#103 of 299
Land area6.14 sq mi
Density296/sq mi
Coordinates31.1612, -90.4695