Magnolia, Texas

Magnolia, Texas
Historic train depot in downtown Magnolia
Historic train depot in downtown Magnolia
Nickname: 
Home of Red
Location of Magnolia, Texas
Location of Magnolia, Texas
Coordinates: 30°12′38″N 95°45′2″W / 30.21056°N 95.75056°W / 30.21056; -95.75056
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyMontgomery
Incorporated1968
Government
 • TypeGeneral Law Type A
 • MayorTodd Kana
 • City CouncilDaniel Miller
Matthew "Doc" Dantzer
Richard Carby (Mayor pro tem)
Brenda Hoppe
Jack L Huitt, Jr.
Area
 • Total2.88 sq mi (7.46 km2)
 • Land2.87 sq mi (7.44 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
269 ft (82 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,359
 • Density728.76/sq mi (281.42/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
77353-77355
Area codes713, 281, 832, 346
FIPS code48-46056[3]
GNIS feature ID1340838[4]
Websitewww.cityofmagnolia.com

Magnolia is a city in southwestern Montgomery County, Texas, United States within the Houston metropolitan area. It is named for the magnolia trees that grow in the area.[5] The population was 2,359 at the 2020 United States Census.

  1. ^ Mayor and City Council. City of Magnolia, Texas. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ Magnolia, TX (Montgomery County). Handbook of Texas: June 15, 2010. Accessed on July 9, 2017.