Demographics & People — Modesto, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 218,614 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~220,600 |
| Median Age | 35.1 |
| Total Households | 72,418 |
| Family Households | 51,209 |
| Average Household Size | 2.98 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5983 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 110,988 |
| Black or African American | 10,255 |
| Asian | 16,256 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95,987 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 115,629 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 93,059 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 84,889 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 36,641 |
| German | 16,206 |
| Irish | 15,167 |
| English | 13,685 |
| Italian | 7,429 |
| Portuguese | 6,877 |
| American | 4,955 |
Language
| English Only | 126,694 |
| Spanish | 56,308 |
| Population 5+ | 203,591 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 8,302 |
| Population 18+ | 160,487 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Modesto, California.