Modesto, CA Demographics

A map of Modesto's Population by Race

Modesto, California had a population of 218,464 in 2020. It was 38.7% White, 3.7% Black, 7.7% Asian, 42.9% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Modesto, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Modesto is the 19th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Modesto's White Population

84,592 residents of Modesto identify as White, or 38.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Modesto roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Modesto is ranked #1074 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Modesto is more White than neighboring Rouse (15.2% White), Bystrom (12.5% White), Airport (20.8% White), Bret Harte (9.1% White), and West Modesto (19.6% White).

Modesto's Black Population

8,103 residents of Modesto identify as Black, or 3.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Modesto roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Modesto is ranked #265 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Modesto is more Black than neighboring Rouse (1.1% Black), Bystrom (0.7% Black), Airport (2.2% Black), Bret Harte (0.3% Black), and West Modesto (1.4% Black).

Modesto's Asian Population

16,929 residents of Modesto identify as Asian, or 7.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Modesto slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Modesto is ranked #364 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Modesto is more Asian than neighboring Bystrom (1.9% Asian), Airport (2.2% Asian), Bret Harte (0.8% Asian), and West Modesto (4.8% Asian). Modesto is less Asian than neighboring Rouse (8.1% Asian).

Modesto's Hispanic Population

93,733 residents of Modesto identify as Hispanic, or 42.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Modesto roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Modesto is ranked #456 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Modesto is less Hispanic than neighboring Rouse (72% Hispanic), Bystrom (82.3% Hispanic), Airport (70.3% Hispanic), Bret Harte (88.1% Hispanic), and West Modesto (70.8% Hispanic).

Modesto's Native American/Other Population

4,546 residents of Modesto identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Modesto roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Modesto is ranked #373 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Modesto is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rouse (1% Native American/Other), Bystrom (0.9% Native American/Other), Airport (0.9% Native American/Other), Bret Harte (0.6% Native American/Other), and West Modesto (0.8% Native American/Other).

Modesto's Multiracial Population

10,561 residents of Modesto identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Modesto roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Modesto is ranked #756 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Modesto is more Multiracial than neighboring Rouse (2.6% Multiracial), Bystrom (1.7% Multiracial), Airport (3.6% Multiracial), Bret Harte (1.2% Multiracial), and West Modesto (2.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.