Molalla, OR Demographics

A map of Molalla's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,347	7,780	81.9%	76.1%
Multiracial	860	551	8.4%	5.4%
Hispanic	846	1,620	8.3%	15.8%
Asian	130	94	1.3%	0.9%
Native American/Other	3	138	0.0%	1.3%
Black	0	45	0.0%	0.4%

Molalla, Oregon has an estimated population of 10,186, a less than 1% change from the 10,228 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.9% White, 8.4% Multiracial, 8.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Molalla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Molalla has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Molalla, that probability was 39.3% in 2020 and 31.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Molalla is ranked the 66th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Molalla was ranked the 64th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Molalla's White Population

8,347 residents of Molalla, or 81.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Molalla is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Molalla ranks 307th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Molalla's White population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Molalla's population has increased from 76.1% to 81.9%.

Molalla is more White than neighboring Canby (75.4% White). Molalla is less White than neighboring Mulino (92.6% White), Scotts Mills (90.2% White), Beavercreek (86.3% White), and Barlow (93.3% White).

Molalla's Black Population

0 residents of Molalla, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Molalla is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Molalla ranks 151st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Molalla's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Molalla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Molalla is less Black than neighboring Canby (0.3% Black).

Molalla's Asian Population

130 residents of Molalla, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Molalla is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Molalla ranks 197th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Molalla's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. Asian residents' share of Molalla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Molalla is more Asian than neighboring Mulino (1% Asian), and Scotts Mills (0% Asian). Molalla is less Asian than neighboring Beavercreek (3.4% Asian), and Barlow (1.9% Asian).

Molalla's Hispanic Population

846 residents of Molalla, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Molalla is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Molalla ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Molalla's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Molalla's population has decreased from 15.8% to 8.3%.

Molalla is more Hispanic than neighboring Mulino (1.3% Hispanic), Scotts Mills (0% Hispanic), Beavercreek (3.2% Hispanic), and Barlow (4.8% Hispanic). Molalla is less Hispanic than neighboring Canby (16.8% Hispanic).

Molalla's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Molalla, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Molalla is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Molalla ranks 267th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Molalla's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 97.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Molalla's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Molalla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mulino (3.6% Native American/Other), Beavercreek (0.6% Native American/Other), and Canby (0.5% Native American/Other).

Molalla's Multiracial Population

860 residents of Molalla, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Molalla is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Molalla ranks 266th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Molalla's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 56.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Molalla's population has increased from 5.4% to 8.4%.

Molalla is more Multiracial than neighboring Mulino (1.5% Multiracial), Beavercreek (6.5% Multiracial), Canby (5.7% Multiracial), and Barlow (0% Multiracial). Molalla is less Multiracial than neighboring Scotts Mills (9.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.