West Modesto, California
Encyclopedia
West Modesto is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Stanislaus County
, California
, United States
. The population was 5,682 at the 2010 census, down from 6,096 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto
Metropolitan Statistical Area.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 2 square miles (5.2 km²), 97.73% of it land and 2.27% of it water.
was 2,796.2 people per square mile (1,079.6/km²). The racial makeup of West Modesto was 3,020 (53.2%) White, 136 (2.4%) African American, 84 (1.5%) Native American, 263 (4.6%) Asian, 8 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 1,885 (33.2%) from other races
, and 286 (5.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,526 persons (62.1%).
The Census reported that 5,651 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 31 (0.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,593 households, out of which 789 (49.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 757 (47.5%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 310 (19.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 166 (10.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 167 (10.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 11 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 255 households (16.0%) were made up of individuals and 104 (6.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.55. There were 1,233 families
(77.4% of all households); the average family size was 3.93.
The population was spread out with 1,755 people (30.9%) under the age of 18, 646 people (11.4%) aged 18 to 24, 1,545 people (27.2%) aged 25 to 44, 1,275 people (22.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 461 people (8.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.2 years. For every 100 females there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.
There were 1,773 housing units at an average density of 872.5 per square mile (336.9/km²), of which 792 (49.7%) were owner-occupied, and 801 (50.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.0%. 2,682 people (47.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,969 people (52.3%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 6,096 people, 1,728 households, and 1,354 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 3,365.0 people per square mile (1,300.4/km²). There were 1,820 housing units at an average density of 1,004.6 per square mile (388.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 55.27% White, 3.33% African American, 2.53% Native American, 3.07% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 30.73% from other races
, and 4.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 51.28% of the population.
There were 1,728 households out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples
living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.51 and the average family size was 3.87.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 34.2% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,132, and the median income for a family was $30,848. Males had a median income of $27,286 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $10,850. About 23.7% of families and 28.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.0% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
West Modesto is located in the 12th Senate
District, represented by Republican
Anthony Cannella
, and in the 26th Assembly
District, represented by Republican Greg Aghazarian
. Federally, West Modesto is located in California's 19th congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of R +10 and is represented by Republican Jeff Denham
.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County, California
Stanislaus County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. As the price of housing has increased in the San Francisco Bay Area, many people who work in the southern reaches of the Bay Area have opted for the longer commute and moved to Stanislaus County for the...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 5,682 at the 2010 census, down from 6,096 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto
Modesto, California
Modesto is a city in, and is the county seat of, Stanislaus County, California. With a population of approximately 201,165 at the 2010 census, Modesto ranks as the 18th largest city in the state of California....
Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
West Modesto is located at 37°37′20"N 121°1′44"W (37.622281, -121.028784).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 2 square miles (5.2 km²), 97.73% of it land and 2.27% of it water.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that West Modesto had a population of 5,682. The population densityPopulation density
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was 2,796.2 people per square mile (1,079.6/km²). The racial makeup of West Modesto was 3,020 (53.2%) White, 136 (2.4%) African American, 84 (1.5%) Native American, 263 (4.6%) Asian, 8 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 1,885 (33.2%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 286 (5.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,526 persons (62.1%).
The Census reported that 5,651 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 31 (0.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,593 households, out of which 789 (49.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 757 (47.5%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 310 (19.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 166 (10.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 167 (10.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 11 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 255 households (16.0%) were made up of individuals and 104 (6.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.55. There were 1,233 families
Family (U.S. Census)
A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state...
(77.4% of all households); the average family size was 3.93.
The population was spread out with 1,755 people (30.9%) under the age of 18, 646 people (11.4%) aged 18 to 24, 1,545 people (27.2%) aged 25 to 44, 1,275 people (22.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 461 people (8.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.2 years. For every 100 females there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.
There were 1,773 housing units at an average density of 872.5 per square mile (336.9/km²), of which 792 (49.7%) were owner-occupied, and 801 (50.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.0%. 2,682 people (47.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,969 people (52.3%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,096 people, 1,728 households, and 1,354 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 3,365.0 people per square mile (1,300.4/km²). There were 1,820 housing units at an average density of 1,004.6 per square mile (388.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 55.27% White, 3.33% African American, 2.53% Native American, 3.07% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 30.73% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 4.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 51.28% of the population.
There were 1,728 households out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.51 and the average family size was 3.87.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 34.2% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,132, and the median income for a family was $30,848. Males had a median income of $27,286 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $10,850. About 23.7% of families and 28.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.0% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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West Modesto is located in the 12th Senate
California State Senate
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District, represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Anthony Cannella
Anthony Cannella
Anthony Cannella is an American politician currently serving in the California State Senate. He is a Republican representing the 12th district, encompassing Merced and San Benito counties, as well as parts of Madera, Monterey, and Stanislaus counties...
, and in the 26th Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
District, represented by Republican Greg Aghazarian
Greg Aghazarian
Gregory George "Greg" Aghazarian is a Republican and former California State Assemblyman who represented the 26th district from 2002 until 2008....
. Federally, West Modesto is located in California's 19th congressional district
California's 19th congressional district
California's 19th congressional district is a congressional district located in the U.S. state of California that covers parts of Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Tuolumne, and Stanislaus counties....
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
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of R +10 and is represented by Republican Jeff Denham
Jeff Denham
Jeffrey John "Jeff" Denham is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.He previously served two terms in the California State Senate, representing the 12th District, which includes Madera, Merced, Monterey, San Benito and Stanislaus counties. Denham was the second...
.