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Modoc

South Carolina · 577 residents · 3.984 sq mi
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Modoc is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,073. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 321 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 43.5% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 41% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
97% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
577
+125%since 2000
from 256 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
145 / sq mi
+125%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
−17%since 2000
from 51.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1622824025226422000201020202024Modoc
2024577
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,073
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,031 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,213
+30%since 2000
from $21,666 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.5%
+32.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
−34%since 2010
from 0.595 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade22.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
96.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
3.3% rent
Vacancy rate
50.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(524)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(25)
Diversity Score21.4%(123)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
65.0 min
+91%since 2000
from 33.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
Female
34.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−61.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2012
from 24.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.7%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Modoc, South Carolina?

Modoc, South Carolina has about 577 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Modoc, South Carolina?

The typical household in Modoc, South Carolina earns about $98,073 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Modoc, South Carolina?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Modoc, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Modoc, South Carolina?

About 43.5% of people in Modoc, South Carolina 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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