West Modesto, CA Demographics

A map of West Modesto's Population by Race

West Modesto, California has an estimated population of 5,978, a less than 1% change from the 5,965 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.1% Hispanic, 16.6% White, 5.7% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Modesto, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Modesto has become 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 West Modesto, that probability was 45.7% in 2020 and 41.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Modesto is ranked the 617th 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). West Modesto was ranked the 613th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Modesto's White Population

993 residents of West Modesto, or 16.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Modesto is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. West Modesto ranks 1302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Modesto's White population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. White residents' share of West Modesto's population has decreased from 19.6% to 16.6%.

West Modesto is more White than neighboring Riverdale Park (13.4% White), Rouse (10.3% White), Bret Harte (3.4% White), and Bystrom (12.1% White). West Modesto is less White than neighboring Modesto (36.6% White).

West Modesto's Black Population

19 residents of West Modesto, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Modesto is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. West Modesto ranks 578th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Modesto's Black population has declined by an estimated 77.4%. Black residents' share of West Modesto's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.3%.

West Modesto is more Black than neighboring Riverdale Park (0% Black), and Bystrom (0% Black). West Modesto is less Black than neighboring Rouse (5.1% Black), and Modesto (4.4% Black).

West Modesto's Asian Population

339 residents of West Modesto, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Modesto is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. West Modesto ranks 490th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Modesto's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. Asian residents' share of West Modesto's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.7%.

West Modesto is more Asian than neighboring Riverdale Park (2.5% Asian), and Bret Harte (0.2% Asian). West Modesto is less Asian than neighboring Rouse (8.6% Asian), Modesto (7.3% Asian), and Bystrom (7.3% Asian).

West Modesto's Hispanic Population

4,429 residents of West Modesto, or 74.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Modesto is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. West Modesto ranks 231st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Modesto's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of West Modesto's population has increased from 70.8% to 74.1%.

West Modesto is more Hispanic than neighboring Rouse (72.7% Hispanic), and Modesto (45.4% Hispanic). West Modesto is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverdale Park (80.9% Hispanic), Bret Harte (93.2% Hispanic), and Bystrom (78.8% Hispanic).

West Modesto's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of West Modesto, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Modesto is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Modesto ranks 1259th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Modesto's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Modesto's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

West Modesto is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riverdale Park (0% Native American/Other), Rouse (0% Native American/Other), Bret Harte (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bystrom (0% Native American/Other). West Modesto is less Native American/Other than neighboring Modesto (1.8% Native American/Other).

West Modesto's Multiracial Population

180 residents of West Modesto, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Modesto is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Modesto ranks 1237th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Modesto's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. Multiracial residents' share of West Modesto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

West Modesto is more Multiracial than neighboring Bret Harte (2.6% Multiracial), and Bystrom (1.8% Multiracial). West Modesto is less Multiracial than neighboring Riverdale Park (3.3% Multiracial), Rouse (3.3% Multiracial), and Modesto (4.5% 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.