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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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Modoc County Marital Status

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