CITY · 2020 ACS
Modest
Virginia · 120 residents · 0.59 sq mi
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Population has declined 10% since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024265
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2019
from 27.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(86)
Black19.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.5%(58)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
35.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Modest, Virginia?
Modest, Virginia has about 120 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Modest, Virginia?
About 10.6% 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 0.0% of people in Modest, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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VirginiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024