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Molena

Georgia · 392 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 $31,276. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,100. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
392
−17%since 2000
from 475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
209 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
−2%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3324395476547611990201020202024Molena
2024635
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,276
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,673 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,264
+64%since 2000
from $12,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing10.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$1,261
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(288)
Black18.6%(73)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other16.3%(64)
Diversity Score63.9%(250)
Diversity Score
64
+14%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+38.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 27.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.7%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
65.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Molena, Georgia?

Molena, Georgia has about 392 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Molena, Georgia?

The typical household in Molena, Georgia earns about $31,276 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 $69,100, and the typical rent is about $1,261 a month.

How educated are people in Molena, Georgia?

About 9.7% 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 19.4% 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 50 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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