Magnolia Beach, Texas

Magnolia Beach, Texas
Census-designated place
Magnolia Beach, Texas is located in Texas
Magnolia Beach, Texas
Magnolia Beach, Texas
Magnolia Beach, Texas is located in the United States
Magnolia Beach, Texas
Magnolia Beach, Texas
Coordinates: 28°33′25″N 96°32′47″W / 28.55694°N 96.54639°W / 28.55694; -96.54639
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCalhoun
Area
 • Total
1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2)
 • Land1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2)
 • Water0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[1]
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
217
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID2805752[1]

Magnolia Beach is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Calhoun County, Texas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 217.[2] It is located along the waterfront of Lavaca Bay, southeast of Alamo Beach.[3] The community is part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The settlement's history dates back to the late 19th century. The word Magnolia was added to the beach name to suggest the beauty of the setting since magnolias grow locally.[3] Today, Magnolia Beach is a lightly populated, but developing bay front community.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020217—
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
1850–1900[5] 1910[6]
1920[7] 1930[8] 1940[9]
1950[10] 1960[11] 1970[12]
1980[13] 1990[14] 2000[15]
2010[16] 2020[17]

Magnolia Beach first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.[18][17]

2020 census

Magnolia Beach CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2020[17] % 2020
White alone (NH) 178 82.03%
Black or African American alone (NH) 2 0.92%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 6 2.76%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 6 2.76%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 25 11.52%
Total 217 100.00%

Education

The Calhoun County Independent School District (CCISD) provides public education in the Magnolia Beach community.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Magnolia Beach, Texas
  2. ^ "Magnolia Beach CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Magnolia Beach, Texas". The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved October 22, 2009.
  4. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  5. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ a b c "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Magnolia Beach CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.


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