Modesto, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Modesto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 199,267 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4409.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.39% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 66,366 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Modesto grew by 4.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 200,362 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Modesto has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Modesto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,187 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.25% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Modesto is about 20% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Modesto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $418,477 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,586 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Modesto is about 22.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,586 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Modesto spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Modesto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,437 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 32,000 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,976 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Modesto is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Modesto has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Modesto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.97 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Modesto has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Modesto | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Modesto, California.
What is the population of Modesto, California?
The population of Modesto, California is 199,267, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Modesto, California?
The population density of Modesto, California is 4409.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Modesto, California?
The median household income in Modesto, California is $77,187, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Modesto, California?
The median home price in Modesto, California is $418,477, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Modesto, California?
The unemployment rate in Modesto, California is 7.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.