Columbia County blends education, innovation, and enterprise at the heart of Southwest Arkansas. Anchored by Magnolia and home to Southern Arkansas University, it connects learning with opportunity in a community built for growth.
Located along U.S. Highways 79 and 82, the county provides quick access to Shreveport, El Dorado, and Texarkana. Industrial parks, rail access, and broadband expansion support manufacturing, logistics, and modern industry.
With a strong workforce, diverse economy, and quality of life centered on community and opportunity, Columbia County continues to grow. It’s a place where education fuels progress and innovation drives the future of Southwest Arkansas.
Major Employers
- Albemarle Corporation
- Southern Arkansas University (SAU)
- Magnolia Public Schools
- Magnolia Regional Medical Center
- Murphy USA
Demographics
- White (non-Hispanic): 13,236 58.05%
- Black or African American (non-Hispanic): 7,834 34.36%
- Native American: 71 0.31%
- Asian: 163 0.71%
- Other / Mixed: 724 3.18%
- Hispanic or Latino: 773 3.39%
Major Highways
Interstate 69
U.S. Highway 79
U.S. Highway 82
U.S. Highway 371
Highway 19
Highway 98
Highway 160
For More Information
City of Magnolia
Kelli Souter
211 W Main
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4352
(870) 904-3489
ksouter@magnolia-ar.com