Magnolia, North Carolina

About Magnolia

Magnolia, NC is a tiny community located in southeastern North Carolina, home to 867 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Magnolia holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.07 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 810 residents per square mile.

📰 Magnolia News Today

• Herbert Hawes Smith Jr Obituary Mar 18, 2026 - Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home · Mar 18
• Mobile Market to bring fresh, affordable food to Magnolia starting next month WCTI · Jun 25
• This 130-Year-Old North Carolina Inn Is Charming On Its Own—But Its Mission Is What Makes It Special Southern Living · Jul 25
• Police say Duplin County man leads them on 130+ mph chase WITN · May 25
• Retirees in North Carolina community stiffed with $10K HOA fee and massive price hikes — forcing elderly from their homes New York Post · Jul 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Magnolia Unique

• One of 11 places in the US named Magnolia — but the North Carolina one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Magnolia

• Magnolia Playground reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Magnolia

🏘️ Nearby Communities