Modoc County, California

Modoc County: County in California, United States

About

Modoc County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,686 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,763 inhabitants. Its county seat is Alturas. The county was created 150 years ago in 1873.

Modoc County locator map
Location of Modoc County on California map.

Quick Facts about Modoc County

Population : 8,763 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : California (United States)
Area : 10887 km2
Water as percent of area : 6.17%
Land as percent of area : 93.83%
Named for : Modoc people
Altitude : 5,082 feet / 1549 meters
Capital : Alturas
Establishment : January 01, 1874
Time Zone : Pacific Time Zone
Local time : 07:12:59 (21st December 2024)
Density : 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -10.53% (2010-2020)
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Tule Lake camp main
Tule Lake camp main image
Tule Lake camp main image

Geography

Modoc County is located at 41°35'23"N 120°43'30"W (41.5898500, -120.7249700). It has 6 neighbors: Lake County, Lassen County, Shasta County, Siskiyou County, Washoe County and Klamath County.

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The largest city of Modoc County is Alturas with a population of 2,542. . See all Modoc County cities & populated places.

Modoc County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Modoc County.

City Name Population Title
Alturas 2,542 City in California, USA

Modoc County has 6 neighbours.

  • Alturas

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Modoc County decreased by 10.53% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 9,686 - census
2011 9,509 -1.86% estimation process
2012 9,351 -1.69% estimation process
2013 9,145 -2.25% estimation process
2014 9,068 -0.85% estimation process
2015 9,056 -0.13% estimation process
2016 8,961 -1.06% estimation process
2017 8,876 -0.96% estimation process
2018 8,800 -0.86% estimation process
2019 8,841 0.46% estimation process
2020 8,763 -0.89% estimation process

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People born in Modoc County (1)

American politician (1872-1930) George W. Joseph was born in Modoc County

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