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Modest

Virginia · 265 residents · 0.59 sq mi
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Modest is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,409. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

265
+9%since 2023
from 243 in 2023
2010 – 2024
449 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 412 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.0
−1%since 2023
from 41.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
73125178230283201020202024Modest
2024265
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$103,409
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,875 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$19,595
−11%since 2023
from $22,053 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.294
+74%since 2023
from 0.169 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

40.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
59.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
29.4%
+29.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.1%(27)
Diversity Score24.7%(60)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(24)
Diversity Score20.6%(55)
21
−17%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
48.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
71.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
19.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
18.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
41.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
24.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Modest, Virginia?

Modest, Virginia has about 265 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Modest, Virginia?

The typical household in Modest, Virginia earns about $103,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Modest, Virginia?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Modest, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Modest, Virginia?

About 5.7% of people in Modest, Virginia 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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