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Molena

Georgia · 368 residents · 1.872 sq mi
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Molena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,458. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $104,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
−23%since 2000
from 475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
197 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+17%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3324395476547611990201020202024Molena
2024635
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,458
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,673 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,063
+30%since 2000
from $12,369 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade24.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$725
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+46%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(270)
Black22.8%(84)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other2%(8)
Diversity Score51.3%(189)
Diversity Score
51
−9%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Molena, Georgia?

Molena, Georgia has about 368 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Molena, Georgia?

The typical household in Molena, Georgia earns about $36,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Molena, Georgia expensive?

In Molena, Georgia, the median home is worth about $104,400, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Molena, Georgia?

About 7.1% 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 15.5% of people in Molena, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Molena, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Molena, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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