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.
Magnolia Beach, Texas | |
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  Magnolia Beach, Texas  Magnolia Beach, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 28°33′25″N 96°32′47″W / 28.55694°N 96.54639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Calhoun |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 217 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805752[1] |
History
editThe 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
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 217 | — | |
| 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
edit| 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
editThe Calhoun County Independent School District (CCISD) provides public education in the Magnolia Beach community.
References
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Magnolia Beach, Texas
- ^ "Magnolia Beach CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ a b "Magnolia Beach, Texas". The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved October 22, 2009.
- ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
External links
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