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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Modesto

California · 188,856 residents · 43.358 sq mi
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Modesto has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,394. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $123,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

188,856
+15%since 1990
from 164,730 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,356 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 3,799 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+6%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
159K176K192K208K225K1990201020202024Modesto
2024219K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,394
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,701 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,797
+31%since 1990
from $13,572 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$123,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $129,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$639
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $517 in 1990
US average: $602
58.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
41.3% rent
3.1
−25%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(132,942)
Black2.6%(4,220)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(26,442)
Asian7.8%(12,864)
Diversity Score60.8%(100,145)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(112,466)
Black3.7%(7,013)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(48,310)
Asian5.9%(11,084)
Diversity Score65.8%(124,257)
66
+8%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−14%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Modesto, California?

Modesto, California has about 188,856 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Modesto, California?

The typical household in Modesto, California earns about $40,394 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Modesto, California expensive?

In Modesto, California, the median home is worth about $123,800, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Modesto, California?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Modesto, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Modesto, California?

About 15.7% of people in Modesto, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Modesto, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Modesto, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,126 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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