Magnolia is a tiny town located in the state of Delaware. With a population of 285 people and four associated neighborhoods, Magnolia is the 40th largest community in Delaware. Much of the housing stock in Magnolia was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country.Unlike some towns, Magnolia isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Magnolia are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Magnolia is a town of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Magnolia who work in teaching (20.88%), management occupations (20.88%), and community and social services (9.89%). A relatively large number of people in Magnolia telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 13.33% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.In addition, Magnolia is a college town. There are a lot of students in Magnolia attending college, and as a result Magnolia provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared to the needs and activities of students. As is often the case in a small town, Magnolia doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Magnolia citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 35.20% of adults in Magnolia have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Magnolia in 2022 was $32,548, which is lower middle income relative to Delaware, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $130,192 for a family of four. However, Magnolia contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Magnolia is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Magnolia home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Magnolia residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Magnolia include German, Irish, Polish, English, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Magnolia is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
