Molalla is a city located in Clackamas County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,647.
Molalla is located at 45°8'58" North, 122°34'45" West (45.149578, -122.579206). Molalla located in the foothills of the Cascade Range and a gateway to the Mount Hood National Forest. It is located 15 miles south of Oregon City and 13 miles from I-5 with good access to both Portland and Salem. The surrounding area is rich in recreation opportunities such as fishing in the Molalla River, hunting, and hiking. Molalla is surrounded by farms and rural residential development. The community offers full urban services, good schools, an excellent airport, a scenic golf course, and moderate housing and land costs. Major employers include Molalla School District, Avison Lumber Company and Electronic Controls Design Inc. Molalla is the proud host of the over 70 year old Molalla Buckeroo Rodeo, the Apple Festival and a miniature steam train at Shady Dell Park.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.0 km2 (1.9 mi2). 5.0 km2 (1.9 mi2) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 5,647 people, 1,948 households, and 1,425 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,135.6/km2 (2,939.4/mi2). There are 2,027 housing units at an average density of 407.6/km2 (1,055.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 88.60% White, 0.44% African American, 1.29% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.28% Pacific Islander, 6.69% from other races, and 2.20% from two or more races. 10.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,948 households out of which 43.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% are married couples living together, 11.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% are non-families. 21.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.84 and the average family size is 3.29.
In the city the population is spread out with 31.8% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $42,672, and the median income for a family is $46,915. Males have a median income of $37,172 versus $25,988 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,738. 9.7% of the population and 7.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.2% of those under the age of 18 and 10.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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MolallaOregon.com
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