Modesto, CA Profile
Modesto, CA, population 207,011, is located
in California's Stanislaus county,
about 27.3 miles from Stockton and 53.5 miles from San Jose.
Through the 90's Modesto's population has grown by about 15%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Modesto has grown by about 10%.
Modesto's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
California's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Modesto tend to be about the same as California's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 70% |
| African American | 4% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 6% |
| Hawaiian | 1% |
| Other/Mixed | 18% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 32.70 |
| Males | 31.10 |
| Females | 34.30 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 17.00% | | Under 20: | 16.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 14.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 8.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 188,856 | N/A |
| 2001 | 196,711 | 4.16% |
| 2002 | 202,920 | 3.16% |
| 2003 | 206,431 | 1.73% |
| 2004 | 207,068 | 0.31% |
| 2005 | 207,011 | -0.03% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $40,394 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 604 |
| 2002 | 517 |
| 2003 | 685 |
| 2004 | 617 |
| 2005 | 632 |
| 2006 | 679 |
| 2007 | 716 |
| 2008 | 699 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
17 |
5 |
17 |
19 |
8 |
11 |
11 |
18 |
| Forcible Rape |
104 |
71 |
73 |
67 |
65 |
73 |
65 |
65 |
| Robbery |
381 |
344 |
380 |
395 |
388 |
462 |
452 |
429 |
| Aggravated Assault |
659 |
593 |
939 |
810 |
855 |
872 |
962 |
927 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,622 |
| 2002 | 6,113 |
| 2003 | 6,126 |
| 2004 | 6,868 |
| 2005 | 6,268 |
| 2006 | 5,651 |
| 2007 | 5,782 |
| 2008 | 5,285 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
1,829 |
1,819 |
1,743 |
1,857 |
1,742 |
1762 |
2216 |
2393 |
| Larceny, Theft |
7,580 |
8,426 |
8,463 |
9,623 |
8,290 |
8018 |
7850 |
7014 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
1,406 |
1,723 |
2,394 |
2,892 |
3,014 |
2024 |
1964 |
1467 |
| Arson |
120 |
46 |
112 |
100 |
95 |
110
|
129
|
74
|
Location
| Elevation | 87 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 30.2 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.2 Square Miles |
