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West Modesto

California · 5,682 residents · 1.381 sq mi
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West Modesto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,767. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,200. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,682
−7%since 2000
from 6,096 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
4,114 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 4,414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.2
+7%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K2000201020202024West Modesto
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,767
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,132 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,699
+17%since 2000
from $10,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,200
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
50.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+164%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(2,366)
Black3%(184)
Hispanic / Latino51.3%(3,126)
Asian2.8%(170)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.6%(4,179)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(1,613)
Black2%(114)
Hispanic / Latino62.1%(3,526)
Asian4.5%(257)
Other1%(58)
Diversity Score64%(3,639)
Diversity Score
64
−7%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
27.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Modesto, California?

West Modesto, California has about 5,682 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Modesto, California?

The typical household in West Modesto, California earns about $30,767 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Modesto, California expensive?

In West Modesto, California, the median home is worth about $221,200, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in West Modesto, California?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Modesto, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Modesto, California?

About 29.1% of people in West Modesto, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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