# Magnolia, Wisconsin

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Town in Wisconsin, United States

Town of Magnolia, Wisconsin Town Town hall Location in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin Coordinates: 42°42′35″N 89°18′16″W / 42.70972°N 89.30444°W / 42.70972; -89.30444 Country United States State Wisconsin County Rock Area • Total 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2) • Land 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2) • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2) Elevation [1] 965 ft (294 m) Population (2020) • Total 742 • Density 20.6/sq mi (7.95/km2) Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT) Area code 608 FIPS code 55-48150[2] GNIS feature ID 1583627[1] Website magnoliawi.gov

The **Town of Magnolia** is located in [Rock County](/source/Rock_County%2C_Wisconsin), [Wisconsin](/source/Wisconsin), United States. The population was 742 at the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census).[3] The unincorporated communities of [Cainville](/source/Cainville%2C_Wisconsin) and [Magnolia](/source/Magnolia_(community)%2C_Wisconsin) are located in the town.

## Geography

According to the [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), the town has a total area of 36 square miles (93.3 km2), all land.

## Demographics

At the [2000 census](/source/2000_United_States_census) there were 854 people, 297 households, and 233 families in the town. The population density was 23.7 people per square mile (9.2/km2). There were 308 housing units at an average density of 8.5 per square mile (3.3/km2). The [racial makeup](/source/Race_and_ethnicity_in_the_United_States_Census#2000_census) of the town was 97.54% White, 0.47% African American, 0.59% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.87%.[2]

Of the 297 households 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 16.8% of households were one person and 5.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.19.

The age distribution was 31% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median household income was $45,924 and the median family income was $47,105. Males had a median income of $32,115 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,507. About 5.8% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including 10% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

## Notable people

- [Cal Broughton](/source/Cal_Broughton), Major League Baseball catcher; born in Magnolia[4]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-GR3_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-GR3_1-1) ["US Board on Geographic Names"](https://geonames.usgs.gov). [United States Geological Survey](/source/United_States_Geological_Survey). October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-GR2_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-GR2_2-1) ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved January 31, 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2020_Census_3-0)** ["Census Bureau profile: Magnolia town, Rock County, Wisconsin"](https://data.census.gov/all?q=Magnolia+town,+Rock+County,+Wisconsin). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). May 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Cal Broughton"](http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=brougca01). Baseball Almanac. Retrieved September 22, 2012.

## External links

- [Town of Magnolia official website](https://www.magnoliawi.gov/)

v t e Municipalities and communities of Rock County, Wisconsin, United States County seat: Janesville Cities Beloit Brodhead‡ Edgerton‡ Evansville Janesville Milton Villages Clinton Footville Orfordville Towns Avon Beloit Bradford Center Clinton Fulton Harmony Janesville Johnstown La Prairie Lima Magnolia Milton Newark Plymouth Porter Rock Spring Valley Turtle Union CDPs Fulton Hanover Shopiere Other communities Afton Avalon Cainville Center Cooksville Emerald Grove Fairfield‡ Indianford Johnstown Center Koshkonong‡ Leyden Newville Stebbinsville Tiffany Former communities Fellows Jefferson Prairie Settlement Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties Wisconsin portal United States portal

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