Population 15,658 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Molalla
Household size in Molalla
| Period | Molalla | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Molalla holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.67, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Molalla
| Period | Molalla | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 37.3 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 39.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Molalla is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 35.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Molalla
| Period | Molalla | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Molalla: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Molalla
Renters in Molalla
| Period | Molalla | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 36.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 39.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.1% | 38.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Molalla rent their homes (34.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Portland area as a whole (38.3%). About a quarter of owners (24.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Molalla
| Period | Molalla | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Molalla: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Portland area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Molalla
| Period | Molalla | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1980 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Molalla are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Molalla
| Period | Molalla | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $816 | $961 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,007 | $1,105 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,094 | $1,374 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,669 | $1,794 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$853 | +$833 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Molalla pays $1,669 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Portland area as a whole ($1,794). Rents are up $853 a month from 2006–10, a 105% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Molalla
Bachelor's degrees in Molalla
| Period | Molalla | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 33.3% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 39.2% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 42.6% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Molalla: 18.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Molalla has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Oregon cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Molalla
| Period | Molalla | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.7% | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 91.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.1% | 93.2% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Molalla never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Molalla has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Oregon cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Molalla
| Period | Molalla | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −4.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Molalla has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 8.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Molalla compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla | 2.74 | 37.1 | 8.2% | 34.1% | 6.6% | 1987 | $1,669 | 18.2% | 87.1% | 3.1% |
| Shady Dell | 2.91 | 31.4 | 11.7% | 73.3% | 10.4% | 1975 | $1,863 | 10.8% | 92.5% | 0.3% |
| Dickey Prairie | 2.20 | 51.5 | 3.9% | 18.9% | 4.9% | 1979 | $1,572 | 25.7% | 90.4% | 5.1% |
| Hamricks Corner | 2.91 | 50.0 | 6.2% | 22.7% | 9.6% | 1973 | $1,679 | 20.2% | 84.7% | 0.0% |
| Mulino | 3.16 | 46.1 | 11.7% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 1978 | $1,528 | 22.7% | 96.3% | 3.0% |
| Fernwood | 2.50 | 48.7 | 4.1% | 20.2% | 4.4% | 1983 | $1,563 | 21.1% | 89.4% | 3.9% |
| Oaklawn | 3.23 | 45.4 | 2.2% | 28.8% | 12.7% | 1975 | $1,413 | 26.8% | 89.4% | 0.0% |
| Colton | 3.01 | 43.5 | 6.7% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 1988 | $1,335 | 20.6% | 90.7% | 1.8% |
| Monitor | 2.57 | 48.8 | 13.2% | 41.3% | 5.9% | 1984 | $2,437 | 16.8% | 88.1% | 3.8% |
| Old Colton | 2.65 | 42.3 | 4.2% | 14.7% | 6.0% | 1979 | $932 | 18.3% | 86.8% | 0.9% |
| Whiskey Hill | 3.37 | 48.0 | 7.1% | 27.5% | 4.6% | 1978 | $1,784 | 40.6% | 86.9% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Molalla. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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