Molena, Georgia facts for kids
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Molena, Georgia
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Molena City Hall
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Location in Pike County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.87 sq mi (4.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 392 |
| • Density | 209.40/sq mi (80.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30258
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| Area code(s) | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-52108 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0318384 |
Molena is a small city located in Pike County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 392 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Molena
Molena has had a few different names over the years. It was once known as "Snidersville" and also "Jenkinsville."
The Georgia General Assembly, which is like the state's law-making group, officially made Molena a city in 1905. This was an important step for the community.
Molena's Geography
Molena is located in the state of Georgia. You can find it at these coordinates: 33.009860 degrees North and -84.502152 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.89 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Molena's Population and People
The word "demographics" means the study of a population. This includes how many people live somewhere and other facts about them.
Molena's population has changed over time. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city during different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 198 | — | |
| 1900 | 394 | 99.0% | |
| 1910 | 398 | 1.0% | |
| 1920 | 411 | 3.3% | |
| 1930 | 447 | 8.8% | |
| 1940 | 310 | −30.6% | |
| 1950 | 307 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 279 | −9.1% | |
| 1970 | 389 | 39.4% | |
| 1980 | 379 | −2.6% | |
| 1990 | 439 | 15.8% | |
| 2000 | 475 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 368 | −22.5% | |
| 2020 | 392 | 6.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 475 people living in Molena. These people made up 134 households, and 110 of those were families. By 2020, the total number of people in the city was 392.
Education in Molena
Students in Molena attend schools that are part of the Pike County School District. This school district works to provide education for all students in the area.
The district has several schools for different age groups. There is a building for pre-kindergarten through second grade. There is also one elementary school, one middle school, and a high school. For ninth graders, there is a special academy.
See also
In Spanish: Molena (Georgia) para niños
