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Molalla, OR
City in Clackamas County, Oregon.
Population
10,186
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,064
ZIP codes
0
Molalla and its ZIP codes
Molalla at a glance
- Molalla is about 92 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- It is the 66th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- Households here earn a median of $89,318 a year, 8% more than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $447,100 (6% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,654 a month.
Local data for Molalla, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Molalla, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,318
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$447,100
Median rent
$1,654/mo
Homeownership
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,017), German Americans (1,962), Portuguese Americans (724).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clackamas County. PPP loans are for Molalla.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,222
174,819 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.2B
FY 2026, $9,972 per person
How people get to work
Molalla, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Molalla, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
133
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,263
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 35°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Molalla, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Molalla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MulinoCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 13.8 |
| Scotts MillsCity | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| BeavercreekCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 20.1 |
| BarlowCity | 9.6 mi | 0.1 |
| CanbyCity | 9.8 mi | 4.8 |
| AuroraCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| HubbardCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount AngelCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| WoodburnCity | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| DonaldCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Oregon CityCity | 13 mi | 10.1 |
| SilvertonCity | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| ButtevilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| WilsonvilleCity | 14 mi | 7.7 |
| West LinnCity | 15 mi | 7.4 |
| GervaisCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Molalla, OR in?
- Molalla is in Clackamas County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Molalla, OR?
- About 10,186 people live in Molalla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Molalla?
- Nearby places include Mulino (5 mi), Scotts Mills (8.5 mi), Beavercreek (9.4 mi), Barlow (9.6 mi), Canby (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023