Molino, FL Demographics
A map of Molino's Population by Race
Molino, Florida has an estimated population of 1,447, a large increase from the 1,296 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.1% White, 10.1% Black, 9.5% Hispanic, 8.6% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Molino, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Molino has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Molino, that probability was 45.9% in 2020 and 50.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Molino is ranked the 732nd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Molino was ranked the 742nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Molino's White Population
985 residents of Molino, or 68.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Molino is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Molino ranks 442nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Molino's White population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Molino's population has decreased from 71.0% to 68.1%.
Molino is more White than neighboring Ensley (54.3% White). Molino is less White than neighboring Chumuckla (98.1% White), Wallace (71.6% White), Gonzalez (78.1% White), and Pace (83.6% White).
Molino's Black Population
146 residents of Molino, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Molino is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Molino ranks 220th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Molino's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.6%. Black residents' share of Molino's population has decreased from 18.1% to 10.1%.
Molino is more Black than neighboring Chumuckla (1.5% Black), Wallace (3.1% Black), Gonzalez (8.6% Black), and Pace (2.9% Black). Molino is less Black than neighboring Ensley (29.5% Black).
Molino's Asian Population
29 residents of Molino, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Molino is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Molino ranks 747th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Molino's Asian population has grown by an estimated 314.3%. Asian residents' share of Molino's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.0%.
Molino is more Asian than neighboring Chumuckla (0% Asian). Molino is less Asian than neighboring Wallace (5.9% Asian), Gonzalez (2.8% Asian), Pace (2.4% Asian), and Ensley (2.8% Asian).
Molino's Hispanic Population
138 residents of Molino, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Molino is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Molino ranks 883rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Molino's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 245.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Molino's population has increased from 3.1% to 9.5%.
Molino is more Hispanic than neighboring Chumuckla (0% Hispanic), Wallace (2.5% Hispanic), Gonzalez (5.2% Hispanic), Pace (5.7% Hispanic), and Ensley (7% Hispanic).
Molino's Native American/Other Population
24 residents of Molino, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Molino is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Molino ranks 166th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Molino's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Molino's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.
Molino is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chumuckla (0.4% Native American/Other), Wallace (0.9% Native American/Other), Gonzalez (0.6% Native American/Other), Pace (0.2% Native American/Other), and Ensley (0.3% Native American/Other).
Molino's Multiracial Population
125 residents of Molino, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Molino is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Molino ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Molino's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 56.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Molino's population has increased from 6.2% to 8.6%.
Molino is more Multiracial than neighboring Chumuckla (0% Multiracial), Gonzalez (4.7% Multiracial), Pace (5.3% Multiracial), and Ensley (6.1% Multiracial). Molino is less Multiracial than neighboring Wallace (16% 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.