Magnolia Beach, Texas Explained

Official Name:Magnolia Beach, Texas
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Calhoun
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:217
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:7
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:2805752

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.[1] It is located along the waterfront of Lavaca Bay, southeast of Alamo Beach.[2] 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.[2] 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.

2020 census

Magnolia Beach CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)!Pop 2020[3] !% 2020
White alone (NH)17882.03%
Black or African American alone (NH)20.92%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)00.00%
Asian alone (NH)00.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)00.00%
Other race alone (NH)62.76%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)62.76%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2511.52%
Total217100.00%

Education

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Magnolia Beach CDP, Texas. United States Census Bureau. April 7, 2022.
  2. Web site: Magnolia Beach, Texas . The Handbook of Texas online . 2009-10-22.
  3. Web site: P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Magnolia Beach CDP, Texas. .