2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,646
Modoc County is a small rural county in California with a population of 8,646. The median household income is $56,648, 13% below the national average. The poverty rate is 20.3%, median home value is $212,000, and 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 20% below the national average.
Population
8,646
2023 estimate
Rank #2595 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$56,648
Household
Rank #2223 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$212,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1111 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
23.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1403 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
11.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
35% below California avg·13% below national avg
Poverty Rate
58% below California avg·35% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
21% below California avg·20% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$30,660
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
20.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
46.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
63% below California avg·1% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
49% below California avg·12% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
21% above California avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
32% above California avg·3% below national avg
Housing Units
4,774
Households
3,264
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,442
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
23% below California avg·5% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above California avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.4%
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