Modoc County, California
Modoc County: county in California, United States
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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 152 years ago in 1873.
County Snapshot
Modoc County at a glance
Modoc County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
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AlturasPopulation 2,542
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5899,-120.7250 |
| Named for | Modoc people |
| Altitude | 5,082 feet / 1549 meters |
| Capital | Alturas |
| Establishment | January 01, 1874 |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:14:06 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.53% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 29℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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 |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Modoc County
Official Website- 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 |
People born in Modoc County (1)
American politician (1872-1930) George W. Joseph was born in Modoc County
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|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 9,943,046 | County in California, United States of America |
| Los Angeles | 3,970,219 | The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. |
| San Diego County | 3,332,427 | Founded in 1850, is one of 58 counties in the US state of California. |
| Orange County | 3,166,857 | County in California, United States |
| Riverside County | 2,489,188 | County in California, United States |
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| Alameda County | 1,662,323 | County in California, United States |
| Sacramento County | 1,559,146 | County in California, United States |
| San Diego | 1,422,420 | The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. |
| Laguna | 1,370,232 | A city located in Orange County, California. |
| Contra Costa County | 1,152,333 | County in California, United States |
| San Jose | 1,013,616 | The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. |
| Fresno County | 1,000,918 | County in California, United States |
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| San Francisco County | 866,606 | County, coextensive with the city of San Francisco, California, United States |