Magnolia, Wisconsin

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Town of Magnolia, Wisconsin
Magnolia Town Hall.jpg
Town hall
Rock County Wisconsin incorporated and unincorporated areas Magnolia highlighted.svg
Location in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin
Coordinates: 42°42′35″N89°18′16″W / 42.70972°N 89.30444°W / 42.70972; -89.30444
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States
State Flag of Wisconsin.svg Wisconsin
County Rock
Area
  Total
36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2)
  Land36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
965 ft (294 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
742
  Density20.6/sq mi (7.95/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 608
FIPS code 55-48150 [2]
GNIS feature ID1583627 [1]
Websitemagnoliawi.gov

The Town of Magnolia is located in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 742 at the 2020 census. [3] The unincorporated communities of Cainville and Magnolia are located in the town.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36 square miles (93.3 km2), all land.

Demographics

At the 2000 census there were 854 people, 297 households, and 233 families in the town. The population density was 23.7 people per square mile (9.2/km2). There were 308 housing units at an average density of 8.5 per square mile (3.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.54% White, 0.47% African American, 0.59% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.87%. [2]

Of the 297 households 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 16.8% of households were one person and 5.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.19.

The age distribution was 31% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median household income was $45,924 and the median family income was $47,105. Males had a median income of $32,115 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,507. About 5.8% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Census Bureau profile: Magnolia town, Rock County, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
  4. "Cal Broughton". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved September 22, 2012.