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Molalla

Oregon · 10,228 residents · 2.48 sq mi
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Molalla has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,590. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $316,100. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,228
+81%since 2000
from 5,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,124 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 2,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+13%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K7K9K11K1990201020202024Molalla
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,590
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,672 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,459
+70%since 2000
from $16,738 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,118
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+41%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(4,841)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(596)
Asian0.5%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.8%(1,458)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(7,780)
Black0.4%(45)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(1,620)
Asian0.9%(94)
Other1.8%(185)
Diversity Score41.5%(4,240)
Diversity Score
41
+61%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Molalla, Oregon?

Molalla, Oregon has about 10,228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Molalla, Oregon?

The typical household in Molalla, Oregon earns about $68,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Molalla, Oregon expensive?

In Molalla, Oregon, the median home is worth about $316,100, and the typical rent is about $1,118 a month.

How educated are people in Molalla, Oregon?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Molalla, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Molalla, Oregon?

About 10.9% of people in Molalla, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Molalla, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Molalla, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,577 residents, a change of about 180 percent over that period.

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