Modjeska, CA Demographics

A map of Modjeska's Population by Race

Modjeska, California has an estimated population of 714, a large increase from the 632 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.5% White, 8.8% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Modjeska, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Modjeska has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Modjeska, that probability was 46.2% in 2020 and 29.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Modjeska is ranked the 1154th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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). Modjeska was ranked the 1177th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Modjeska's White Population

596 residents of Modjeska, or 83.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Modjeska is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Modjeska ranks 542nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Modjeska's White population has grown by an estimated 32.7%. White residents' share of Modjeska's population has increased from 71.0% to 83.5%.

Modjeska is more White than neighboring Williams Canyon (52.1% White), Silverado (80% White), Trabuco Canyon (69% White), Lake Forest (44.1% White), and Rancho Santa Margarita (58.5% White).

Modjeska's Black Population

0 residents of Modjeska, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Modjeska is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Modjeska ranks 1304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Modjeska's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Modjeska's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Modjeska is less Black than neighboring Trabuco Canyon (1.4% Black), Lake Forest (2.4% Black), and Rancho Santa Margarita (1.5% Black).

Modjeska's Asian Population

6 residents of Modjeska, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Modjeska is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Modjeska ranks 641st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Modjeska's Asian population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Asian residents' share of Modjeska's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.8%.

Modjeska is more Asian than neighboring Williams Canyon (0% Asian). Modjeska is less Asian than neighboring Silverado (2.6% Asian), Trabuco Canyon (7.7% Asian), Lake Forest (19.7% Asian), and Rancho Santa Margarita (12.4% Asian).

Modjeska's Hispanic Population

63 residents of Modjeska, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Modjeska is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Modjeska ranks 1000th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Modjeska's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Modjeska's population has decreased from 16.1% to 8.8%.

Modjeska is less Hispanic than neighboring Williams Canyon (47.9% Hispanic), Silverado (15.2% Hispanic), Trabuco Canyon (14.2% Hispanic), Lake Forest (27% Hispanic), and Rancho Santa Margarita (20.3% Hispanic).

Modjeska's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Modjeska, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Modjeska is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Modjeska ranks 447th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Modjeska's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Modjeska's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Modjeska is more Native American/Other than neighboring Williams Canyon (0% Native American/Other), Silverado (0% Native American/Other), Trabuco Canyon (2% Native American/Other), Lake Forest (1.3% Native American/Other), and Rancho Santa Margarita (0.7% Native American/Other).

Modjeska's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Modjeska, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Modjeska is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Modjeska ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Modjeska's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Modjeska's population has decreased from 7.6% to 4.6%.

Modjeska is more Multiracial than neighboring Williams Canyon (0% Multiracial), and Silverado (2.2% Multiracial). Modjeska is less Multiracial than neighboring Trabuco Canyon (5.8% Multiracial), Lake Forest (5.5% Multiracial), and Rancho Santa Margarita (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.