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Modest

Virginia · 149 residents · 0.59 sq mi
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Modest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,861. Population has grown 49% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,500. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 84% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149
+49%vs 2011
vs 100 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
253 / sq mi
+49%vs 2011
vs 169 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.4
+16%vs 2011
vs 43.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
73125178230283201020202024Modest
2024265
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,861
−70%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $33,906 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,124
−19%vs 2011
vs $19,965 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.3%
+34.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+44%vs 2011
vs 0.260 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,500
−72%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $123,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2014
Owner-occupied
16.7%
−54.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.4% in 2011
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
−24.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−7%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(95)
Black22.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.6%(98)
Diversity Score
66
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+36.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
56.3%
+13.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.4%
−12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.0% in 2011
Female
68.6%
+12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.6%
−16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Modest, Virginia?

Modest, Virginia has about 149 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Modest, Virginia?

The typical household in Modest, Virginia earns about $9,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Modest, Virginia expensive?

In Modest, Virginia, the median home is worth about $33,500.

How educated are people in Modest, Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 34.3% 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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