Molino, Florida facts for kids
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Molino, Florida
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Location in Escambia County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Escambia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.05 sq mi (18.25 km2) |
| • Land | 6.96 sq mi (18.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,296 |
| • Density | 186.31/sq mi (71.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32577
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-46225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0287051 |
Molino is a small community in Escambia County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 1,296 people lived in Molino. This was a small increase from 1,277 people in 2010. Molino is part of the larger Pensacola area.
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Where is Molino Located?
Molino is found at 30°43′10″N 87°19′32″W / 30.71944°N 87.32556°W. This tells us its exact spot on a map using latitude and longitude.
The community covers a total area of about 7.1 square miles (18.3 km2). Most of this area, about 6.9 square miles (18.0 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), is water, like small lakes or rivers.
How Many People Live in Molino?
Here's how Molino's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,207 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,312 | 8.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,277 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,296 | 1.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,312 people living in Molino. These people lived in 468 different homes, called households. Out of these, 356 were families. The population density was about 188.3 inhabitants per square mile (72.7/km2), meaning there were about 188 people per square mile.
Most people in Molino in 2000 were White (71.42%). About 24.70% were African American. A small number were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.84% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (57.9%) were married couples. About 21.4% of homes were single individuals. The average household had 2.80 people.
The age of people in Molino in 2000 was spread out:
- 30.2% were under 18 years old.
- 6.9% were between 18 and 24.
- 29.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 21.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age was 35 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Molino was $31,793. For families, it was $38,889. The average income per person was $14,334. About 12.7% of all people in Molino lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level.
Famous People from Molino
Molino has been home to a few well-known people:
- Joe Durant is a professional golfer.
- Charles Rouse served as a state legislator and county commissioner.
- Don Sutton grew up in Molino. He was a famous Major League Baseball pitcher.
See also
In Spanish: Molino (Florida) para niños
