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Molena, GA

City in Pike County, Georgia.

Population

635

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

339

ZIP codes

0

Molena and its ZIP codes

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Molena at a glance

  • Molena is 79% denser than Georgia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $39,743, 49% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
  • Median rent is $1,458 a month.

Local data for Molena, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Molena, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$39,743

Poverty rate

14.6%

Median rent

$1,458/mo

Homeownership

83.4%

Bachelor's or higher

8.3%

Median age

43.8

Average commute

48.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (27), Italian Americans (12), German Americans (9).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Molena.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,360

3,541 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,389

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$120M

FY 2026, $6,361 per person

Pike County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Molena, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.7%
  • Carpooled6.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.0%

Average one-way commute: 48.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Molena, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

275

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

6

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 34°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Molena, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.7%

U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

16.0%

U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.7%

U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts

Cities near Molena

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WoodburyCity5.2 mi2.1
ConcordCity6.7 mi0.8
GayTown7.1 mi0.9
HilltopCensus-designated place7.5 mi1
Sunset VillageCensus-designated place10 mi4.8
ZebulonCity11 mi4.7
Hannahs MillCensus-designated place11 mi4.3
MeansvilleCity11 mi0.5
GreenvilleCity12 mi2.3
ManchesterCity13 mi8
ThomastonCity13 mi9.5
Warm SpringsCity13 mi1.5
Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place14 mi0.9
WilliamsonCity14 mi1.3
HaralsonTown15 mi0.8
The RockCensus-designated place16 mi4.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Molena, GA in?
Molena is in Pike County, Georgia.
What is the population of Molena, GA?
About 635 people live in Molena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Molena?
Nearby places include Woodbury (5.2 mi), Concord (6.7 mi), Gay (7.1 mi), Hilltop (7.5 mi), Sunset Village (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023