Magnolia Beach, Texas
Census-designated place in Texas, United States
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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 Location within Texas  Magnolia Beach, Texas Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 28°33′25″N 96°32′47″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 217 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805752[1] |
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
Magnolia Beach first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[18][17]
2020 census
| 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% |
| Native Hawaiian or 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.
