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Modoc County

State:
California
County Seat:
Alturas

Modoc County's estimated 2025 population is 8,262 with a growth rate of -1.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Modoc County is the 56th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 9,698 and has seen a growth of -14.81% since that time.

8,262
Total Population
2
Population Density (mi²)
56
Population Rank (State)
-119 -1.42%
Annual Population Growth

Modoc County Population

Modoc County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Modoc County includes 80.66% White, 5.66% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White6,97480.66%
Two or more races7969.21%
Other race4895.66%
Native American2122.45%
Asian1031.19%
Black or African American720.83%

Modoc County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Modoc County's average per capita income is $36,292. Household income levels show a median of $56,648. The poverty rate stands at 20.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$72,068-
Families$62,857$88,792
Households$56,648$74,476
Non Families$37,344$47,216

$36,292

Average Income

$56,648

Median Household Income

20.28%

Poverty Rate