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CITY · 2010 ACS

West Modesto

California · 5,682 residents · 1.38 sq mi
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With 5,682 people, West Modesto is a city in California. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate. The median age is 30.2, younger than the US median of 37.2. That trails the California median by roughly 49%. 29.1% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Owners hold 50% of the housing stock.

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

5,682
−7%since 2000
from 6,096 in 2000
2000 – 2024
30.2
+7%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
1.38 sq mi
Population, 20002024
5K6K6K6K7K2000201020202024West Modesto
20246K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 59.5%(542)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.8%(443)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.4%(480)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.8%(498)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.7%(438)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3414.4%(819)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.8%(726)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.5%(766)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 649%(509)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 744.5%(257)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.7%(154)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.9%(50)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,767
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,132 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
$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%
29.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
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

$221,200
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
$787
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $853
49.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
50.3% rent
6.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
3.48 people
+4%since 2009
from 3.36 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
50.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
70.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
7.2
+4%since 2009
from 6.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(2,366)
Black3%(184)
Hispanic / Latino51.3%(3,126)
Asian2.8%(170)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(1,613)
Black2%(114)
Hispanic / Latino62.1%(3,526)
Asian4.5%(257)
Other1%(58)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican55.4%(3,448)
Spaniard0.1%(9)
Guatemalan0.1%(8)
Colombian0.1%(4)
Ancestry
Irish13.6%(849)
German7%(437)
English6.9%(432)
Portuguese2.8%(172)
American1.9%(121)
Italian1.4%(87)
Norwegian1.4%(85)
French1.1%(66)
Dutch0.7%(43)
Swedish0.5%(31)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(21)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.3%(20)
British0.2%(15)
Russian0.2%(15)
Austrian0.2%(12)
Czech0.2%(12)
Scottish0.2%(12)
Polish0%(3)
Swiss0%(3)
Section 05

Education

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%
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
70.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
6.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
9.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
9.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
51.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
27.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42.8%(929)
Married47.5%(1,030)
Widowed2.3%(49)
Divorced7.4%(161)
Women 15+
Never married41.3%(1,033)
Married41.1%(1,027)
Widowed11.3%(283)
Divorced6.3%(158)
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Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

12.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2013
from 25.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
30.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
10.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
50.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
38.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
55.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)42%(47)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era20.5%(23)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 112 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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