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Modoc County

California · 9,686 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 $34,588. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,600. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,686
+3%since 2000
from 9,449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+10%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Modoc County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,588
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,522 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,536
+19%since 2000
from $17,285 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction20.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,600
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+73%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79%(7,649)
Black0.8%(77)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(1,342)
Asian0.7%(70)
Other5.4%(518)
Diversity Score43.8%(4,240)
Diversity Score
44
+47%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Modoc County, California?

Modoc County, California has about 9,686 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Modoc County, California earns about $34,588 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 $158,600, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Modoc County, California?

About 15.6% 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 18.4% of people in Modoc County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Modoc County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Modoc County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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