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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Modoc County

California · 9,678 residents · 3,948.233 sq mi
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Modoc County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,029. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,100. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,678
+2%vs 2000
vs 9,449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 41.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Modoc County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,029
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,522 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,971
−37%vs 2000
vs $17,285 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$328
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $429 in 2000
US average: $450
69.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
30.4% rent
2.2
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(7,663)
Black0.6%(59)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(1,088)
Asian0.6%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.8%(2,813)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(8,776)
Black1%(92)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(533)
Asian0.6%(55)
Other7.8%(755)
Diversity Score31.6%(3,061)
32
+6%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.2%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
+74%vs 2000
vs 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Modoc County, California?

Modoc County, California has about 9,678 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Modoc County, California?

The typical household in Modoc County, California earns about $22,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Modoc County, California expensive?

In Modoc County, California, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Modoc County, California?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Modoc County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Modoc County, California?

About 15.0% of people in Modoc County, California live below the federal poverty line.

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