Molena, GA Demographics

A map of Molena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	434	288	68.3%	73.5%
Multiracial	71	19	11.2%	4.8%
Native American/Other	70	2	11.0%	0.5%
Black	51	73	8.0%	18.6%
Hispanic	9	9	1.4%	2.3%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.3%

Molena, Georgia has an estimated population of 635, a dramatic increase from the 392 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.3% White, 11.2% Multiracial, 11.0% Native American/Other, 8.0% Black, 1.4% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Molena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Molena has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Molena, that probability was 42.3% in 2020 and 50.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Molena is ranked the 467th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 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). Molena was ranked the 499th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Molena's White Population

434 residents of Molena, or 68.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Molena is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Molena ranks 213th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Molena's White population has grown by an estimated 50.7%. White residents' share of Molena's population has decreased from 73.5% to 68.3%.

Molena is more White than neighboring Woodbury (52.6% White), and Hilltop (40.5% White). Molena is less White than neighboring Concord (81.3% White), Gay (99.2% White), and Sunset Village (95.6% White).

Molena's Black Population

51 residents of Molena, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Molena is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Molena ranks 387th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Molena's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.1%. Black residents' share of Molena's population has decreased from 18.6% to 8.0%.

Molena is more Black than neighboring Gay (0% Black), and Sunset Village (4.4% Black). Molena is less Black than neighboring Woodbury (44.8% Black), Concord (17.1% Black), and Hilltop (59.5% Black).

Molena's Asian Population

0 residents of Molena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Molena is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Molena ranks 480th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

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

Molena's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Molena, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Molena is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Molena ranks 528th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Molena's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Molena's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.4%.

Molena is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodbury (0.4% Hispanic), Concord (0.5% Hispanic), Gay (0% Hispanic), Hilltop (0% Hispanic), and Sunset Village (0% Hispanic).

Molena's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Molena, or 11.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Molena is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Molena ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Molena's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 3400.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Molena's population has increased from 0.5% to 11.0%.

Molena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodbury (0% Native American/Other), Concord (0.9% Native American/Other), Gay (0% Native American/Other), Hilltop (0% Native American/Other), and Sunset Village (0% Native American/Other).

Molena's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Molena, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Molena is higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Molena ranks 99th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Molena's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 273.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Molena's population has increased from 4.8% to 11.2%.

Molena is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodbury (2.3% Multiracial), Concord (0.2% Multiracial), Gay (0.8% Multiracial), Hilltop (0% Multiracial), and Sunset Village (0% 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.