Molalla city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Molalla city, Oregon Demographics
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As of 2026, Molalla city, Oregon has a total population of 10,168, the 66th largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $83,996, which is 4% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.1%.

Molalla city Quick Facts

Population 10,168

Median Household Income $83,996

Median Home Value $416,900

Poverty Rate 7.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 32.5 years

Homeownership Rate 64.7%

Affordability Ratio 5.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

High School Graduation Rate 92.0%

Diversity Index 26/100

Population 10,168 66th of 419

Median Income $83,996 above average

Poverty Rate 7.1% 43% lower national

Median Home Value $416,900 above average

How Molalla city Compares

Median Household Income

Molalla city

$83,996

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Molalla city

$416,900

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.8%

$25K-$50K 10.6%

$50K-$100K 34.2%

$100K+ 40.4%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4% | National: 5.2%

75.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.7%

Renter 35.3%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.1%

18-34

28.8%

35-54

26.9%

55-74

13.8%

75+

3.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Molalla city Rankings in Oregon

#66 Population of 419

#119 Median Income of 419

#253 Education of 419

#123 Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Molalla city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Independence city	10,088	$79,158	$345,200	23.3%	11.8%
Santa Clara CDP	10,623	$82,530	$381,700	27.3%	10.1%
Eagle Point city	9,783	$89,187	$393,400	18.8%	9.8%
North Bend city	10,231	$72,483	$306,600	29.2%	15.5%
Silverton city	10,445	$74,286	$461,800	30.9%	13.3%

Population Overview

Molalla city is a small city located in Oregon. The total population is 10,168. It ranks as the 66th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Molalla city is 32.5 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Molalla city is $83,996. This is 4% higher than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $416,900. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Molalla city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Molalla city, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 419 Census-designated places in Oregon. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Molalla city, Oregon?

Molalla city, Oregon has a population of 10,168 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Molalla city, OR?

The median household income in Molalla city is $83,996, which is 7% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Molalla city, OR?

The poverty rate in Molalla city is 7.1%. This means approximately 714 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Molalla city, Oregon?

Molalla city's population is 85.1% White, 0.0% Black, 11.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Molalla city, OR?

The median home value in Molalla city is $416,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x.

How educated is Molalla city, Oregon?

18.0% of adults (25+) in Molalla city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.