Population 6,378 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Modesto Acres
Household size in South Modesto Acres
| Period | South Modesto Acres | Modesto | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.11 | 3.08 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.12 | 3.05 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.14 | 3.07 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.25 | 3.15 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.07 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
South Modesto Acres is a place of big households: 4.25 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 4.11 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Modesto Acres
| Period | South Modesto Acres | Modesto | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2 | 34.0 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.3 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.8 | 36.2 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 26.2 | 35.7 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
South Modesto Acres is young: half of its residents are under 26.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward families with many children. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Modesto Acres
| Period | South Modesto Acres | Modesto | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 16.5% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 16.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 15.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 15.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in South Modesto Acres: 25.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Modesto Acres
Renters in South Modesto Acres
| Period | South Modesto Acres | Modesto | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5% | 40.9% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.3% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.3% | 45.2% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.2% | 41.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | +0.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South Modesto Acres rent: 58.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 40.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 13.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Modesto Acres
| Period | South Modesto Acres | Modesto | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.0% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.3% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in South Modesto Acres: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The picture is much the same across Modesto. Vacancy is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Modesto Acres
| Period | South Modesto Acres | Modesto | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1974 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1975 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1975 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +1 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in South Modesto Acres is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Modesto Acres
| Period | South Modesto Acres | Modesto | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $962 | $1,044 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $994 | $1,076 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,080 | $1,254 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,464 | $1,719 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$502 | +$676 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Modesto Acres pays $1,464 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $502 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Modesto Acres
Bachelor's degrees in South Modesto Acres
| Period | South Modesto Acres | Modesto | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 16.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 1.8% | 16.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 17.0% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 19.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in South Modesto Acres have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 3.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Modesto Acres
| Period | South Modesto Acres | Modesto | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6% | 75.1% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 38.7% | 77.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 47.6% | 79.2% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 58.4% | 80.3% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over four in ten adults in South Modesto Acres never finished high school, well above the national share: only 58.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 15.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Modesto Acres
| Period | South Modesto Acres | Modesto | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 17.3% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 9.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −6.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Modesto Acres runs well above the national rate: 11.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 9.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Modesto Acres compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Modesto Acres | 4.25 | 26.2 | 25.8% | 58.2% | 5.2% | 1970 | $1,464 | 3.2% | 58.4% | 11.1% |
| Shackelford | 3.89 | 27.6 | 31.0% | 48.2% | 5.2% | 1963 | $1,206 | 4.5% | 43.4% | 17.9% |
| Bystrom | 3.51 | 30.4 | 23.5% | 44.4% | 2.5% | 1977 | $1,216 | 6.8% | 66.1% | 20.5% |
| West Modesto | 3.78 | 31.7 | 17.6% | 47.0% | 5.1% | 1960 | $1,495 | 10.4% | 63.3% | 10.2% |
| Downtown Modesto | 2.87 | 35.0 | 11.9% | 72.1% | 11.7% | 1954 | $1,294 | 13.7% | 68.8% | 13.7% |
| Mayfield | 4.25 | 31.3 | 8.1% | 11.1% | 1.6% | 1999 | $2,584 | 18.7% | 66.7% | 12.9% |
| Crossroads-Riverbank | 3.44 | 34.2 | 6.4% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 2005 | $1,748 | 34.7% | 93.0% | 7.5% |
| Downtown Turlock | 2.88 | 33.9 | 21.5% | 61.7% | 5.7% | 1963 | $1,371 | 21.9% | 72.9% | 12.4% |
| Downtown Waterford | 3.85 | 29.9 | 23.9% | 47.5% | 5.4% | 1987 | $1,570 | 3.9% | 65.9% | 5.1% |
| Downtown Oakdale | 2.44 | 37.3 | 14.9% | 57.7% | 6.3% | 1963 | $1,468 | 16.0% | 74.6% | 15.6% |
| Downtown Newman | 3.04 | 37.4 | 20.1% | 41.6% | 8.0% | 1973 | $1,298 | 10.3% | 72.6% | 11.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Modesto Acres. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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