This was 15.4 percent lower than the state average of 43.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,224.
91.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Molalla for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 503 | 8.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,462 | 23.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 331 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 694 | 11.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,421 | 23.2 |
| Associate's degree | 799 | 13 |
| Bachelor's degree | 709 | 11.6 |
| Master's degree | 193 | 3.2 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 13 | 0.2 |
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