Modesto, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Modesto, California is 218,614 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest city in California. The median household income is $77,899, the median home value is $415,600, and the median age is 35.4.

The population has grown 8.5% since 2010 (203,301 → 220,592).

218,614

Population

5042

People / sq mi

$77,899

Median Income

$415,600

Median Home Value

Modesto covers 43.4 sq mi of land at 5042 people per square mile.

About Modesto, CA

Modesto is a city in California with a population of 218,614. It ranks #19 among cities in California by population. The median age is 35.4, younger than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Modesto is $77,899, near the US median of $74,580. 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $415,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,609. The homeownership rate of 58.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Modesto reflects 20.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.7 minutes each way.

Modesto city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Modesto city had a population of 203,301 in 2010 and 220,592 in 2024, a 8.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 220,592 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.59%.

220,592

Population (2024)

203,301

Population (2010)

220,592

Peak (2024)

0.59%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	203,301	-	-	estimate
2011	204,017	+716	+0.35%	estimate
2012	205,040	+1,023	+0.50%	estimate
2013	206,075	+1,035	+0.50%	estimate
2014	207,652	+1,577	+0.77%	estimate
2015	209,245	+1,593	+0.77%	estimate
2016	211,231	+1,986	+0.95%	estimate
2017	213,000	+1,769	+0.84%	estimate
2018	214,389	+1,389	+0.65%	estimate
2019	215,196	+807	+0.38%	estimate
2020	218,717	+3,521	+1.64%	estimate
2021	218,657	-60	-0.03%	estimate
2022	218,578	-79	-0.04%	estimate
2023	219,432	+854	+0.39%	estimate
2024	220,592	+1,160	+0.53%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	50.8%
Black or African American	4.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.9%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$77,899

Median Household Income

$34,656

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$415,600

Median Home Value

$1,609

Median Rent

58.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

83.3%

High School+

20.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

76.6%

Public Transit

7.3%

Work From Home

29.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

11.1%

Foreign Born

62.2%

Non-English at Home

4.9%

Veterans

13.6%

With Disability

94.6%

Health Insurance

96.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	22.8%
Manufacturing	12.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	8.9%
Construction	8.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.0%
Retail Trade	7.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.5%
Public Administration	4.3%
Information	3.9%
Agriculture & Mining	2.0%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.1%

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Largest counties in California

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Part of California

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Frequently Asked Questions

Modesto, California has a population of 218,614 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Modesto, California is $77,899, with 10.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Modesto, California is $415,600, with median monthly rent at $1,609 and a homeownership rate of 58.4%.

The median age in Modesto, California is 35.4 years. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The population has grown 8.5% since 2010 (203,301 → 220,592).