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Molena

Georgia · 432 residents (2025 est.) · 1.872 sq mi
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Molena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,743. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
635
+34%since 2000
from 475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+14%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:432 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3324395476547611990201020202024Molena
2024635
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,743
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,673 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,009
+143%since 2000
from $12,369 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+33%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,458
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(320)
Black30.7%(146)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.1%(267)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(434)
Black8%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.2%(141)
Diversity Score59.6%(379)
Diversity Score
60
+6%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.5 min
+95%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−23.7 ptssince 2011
from 27.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
48.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2017
from 74.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Molena, Georgia?

Molena, Georgia has about 635 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Molena, Georgia?

The typical household in Molena, Georgia earns about $39,743 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Molena, Georgia expensive?

In Molena, Georgia, the typical rent is about $1,458 a month.

How educated are people in Molena, Georgia?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Molena, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Molena, Georgia?

About 14.6% of people in Molena, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Molena, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Molena, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 193 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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