Modoc County, California
Located in California, Modoc County has a population of 8,600 residents and a median age of 47.5 years, making it the #2,599 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.9%. The median home value is $224,700, and the median household income is $59,455, which is 21% below the national median.
Demographics
Modoc County has a population of 8,600, making it the #2,599 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median.
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Economy
The median household income in Modoc County is $59,455, ranking #2,128 out of 3,222 counties — 20.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.9% and unemployment stands at 7.6%.
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Housing
The median home value in Modoc County is $224,700 (-20.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $836/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
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Education
In Modoc County, 24.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 26.4% below the national average, ranking #1,260 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Modoc County is 74.6 years. 18.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
14.1% of adults in Modoc County smoke , 30.0% are obese , and 21.9% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Modoc County is 17.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 24.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 22.9 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
28.2% of children in Modoc County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 20.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Modoc County is 63.9%. The mean commute time is 23.3 min, which is 15.6% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Modoc County voted Republican with a margin of 46.7%. The vote was 25.1% Dem / 71.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.5 toward Republicans .
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About Modoc County, California
Modoc County, California has a total population of 8,600, making it the 2,599th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Modoc County is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Modoc County is $59,455, which ranks #2,128 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6%.
The median home value in Modoc County is $224,700, 20.3% below the national median. Renters in Modoc County pay a median gross rent of $836 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Modoc County, 24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
Modoc County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.7%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Modoc County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.