West Modesto is a CDP located in Stanislaus County California. West Modesto has a 2024 population of 5,397. West Modesto is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -2.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,557 in 2020.
The average household income in West Modesto is $69,756 with a poverty rate of 23.38%. The median age in West Modesto is 31.5 years: 30.6 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Modesto was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,198 | 40.42% |
| Two or more races | 1,509 | 27.75% |
| Other race | 1,389 | 25.54% |
| Asian | 145 | 2.67% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 2.19% |
| Native American | 76 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,462 | 3.68 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Married | 598 | 4.74 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Female | 452 | 4.21 | 15.9 | 84.1 |
| Non Family | 328 | 1.29 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Male | 84 | 2.73 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
4.16
Average Family Size
3.68
Average Household Size
39.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 210 | 6.54% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 3.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 177 | 5.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 1.56% |
| High School Graduate | 1,200 | 37.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 797 | 24.82% |
| Some College | 666 | 20.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,983 | 1,170 | 110 |
| White | 942 | 827 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 755 | 662 | 40 |
| Other Race | 674 | 301 | 27 |
| Asian | 130 | 58 | 33 |
| Black | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Native American | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 25.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $64,009 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,438 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,212 | $37,614 | $31,321 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,957 | $28,131 | $15,129 |
| Overall | $31,694 | $32,797 | $30,212 |
| Some College | $37,891 | $32,941 | $38,984 |
$31,694
Average Earnings
$32,797
Average Male
$30,212
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
38.45% of West Modesto residents speak only English, while 61.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 58.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,930 | 913 | 23.23% |
| Other | 1,366 | 384 | 28.11% |
| White | 1,125 | 281 | 24.98% |
| Multiple | 1,509 | 91 | 6.03% |
| Black | 119 | 44 | 36.97% |
| Asian | 145 | 28 | 19.31% |
23.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.04%
Male Poverty Rate
22.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Modesto is Black, with 36.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Modesto is Multiple, with 6.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.47% |
| High School | 10.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.69% |
| Some College | 7.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 17% |
| Male Employed | 10.38% |
| Female Employed | 8.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,813 | $72,823 |
| Households | $55,500 | $69,756 |
| Married Families | $82,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,724 | $44,266 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
128
Number of Veterans
120
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59 | 2.34% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 5.86% |
| White | 47 | 2.77% |
| Black | 22 | 28.21% |
| Islander | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.73%
Born in West Modesto
64.95%
Native Born
35.05%
Foreign Born
28.58%
Non Citizen
6.47%
Naturalized
64.95% of West Modesto residents were born in the United States, with 58.73% having been born in California. 28.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,397 | -21 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 5,418 | -20 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 5,438 | -444 | -7.55% |
| 2021 | 5,882 | 325 | 5.85% |
| 2020 | 5,557 | -205 | -3.56% |
| 2019 | 5,762 | -149 | -2.52% |
| 2018 | 5,911 | 125 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 5,786 | 512 | 9.71% |
| 2016 | 5,274 | -767 | -12.7% |
| 2015 | 6,041 | 507 | 9.16% |
| 2014 | 5,534 | -417 | -7.01% |
| 2013 | 5,951 | -386 | -6.09% |
| 2012 | 6,337 | -133 | -2.06% |
| 2011 | 6,470 | 788 | 13.87% |
| 2010 | 5,682 | 0 | 0% |