Modoc, SC

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    577
    US Senator
    Lindsey Graham
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Scott
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    42.3
    18.3% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    43.5%
    20.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $98,073
    2.69% 1-year growth
    2023 Median Property Value
    $411,200
    12.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    199
    6.57% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Modoc, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Modoc, SC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2023, the median property value in Modoc, SC was $411,200, and the homeownership rate was 96.7%.

    Most people in Modoc, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 65 minutes. The average car ownership in Modoc, SC was 3 cars per household.

    United StatesSouth CarolinaMcCormick County, SCCentral Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GAEdgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC

    Population & Diversity

    Modoc, SC is home to a population of 577 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Modoc, SC residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 18.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (524 people) in Modoc, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 22 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Modoc, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Modoc, SC was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Modoc, SC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      524 ± 182
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      28 ± 36
    3. Other (Non-Hispanic)
      22 ± 33
    4.85%
    Hispanic Population
    28 people

    In 2024, there were 18.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (524 people) in Modoc, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 22 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.85% of the people in Modoc, SC are hispanic (28 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Modoc, SC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      65,146 ± 6,228 people
    2. India
      21,511 ± 3,594 people
    3. Colombia
      15,785 ± 3,080 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 65,146 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 21,511 and Colombia with 15,785.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Gulf War (2001-)
    Most Common Service Period
    30 ± 55

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Modoc, SC.

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    Health

    85.3% of the population of Modoc, SC has health coverage, with 16.6% on employee plans, 36% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 19.9% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1,485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1682 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 437 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 65.7% were men and 34.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 6.76% between 18 and 34 years, 49.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 65.7% were men and 34.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    14.7%
    Uninsured
    16.6%
    Employer Coverage
    36%
    Medicaid
    12.7%
    Medicare
    19.9%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Modoc, SC grew by 36.9% from 10.8% to 14.7%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Modoc, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Modoc, SC employs 199 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Modoc, SC were Manufacturing (67 people), Construction (44 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (37 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($73,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,375), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,500).

    Employment

    Occupations

    199
    2024 Value
    ± 121
    −6.57%
    1 Year decline
    ± 86.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Modoc, SC declined at a rate of −6.57%, from 213 employees to 199 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Modoc, SC, are Production Occupations (61 people), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (31 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (28 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Modoc, SC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    199
    2024 Value
    ± 121
    −6.57%
    1 Year decline
    ± 86.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Modoc, SC declined at a rate of −6.57%, from 213 employees to 199 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Modoc, SC, are Manufacturing (67 people), Construction (44 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (37 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Modoc, SC, though some of these residents may live in Modoc, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $28,368
    Median earning men ± $31,505
    $36,250
    Median earning women ± $12,445

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($73,942) and Manufacturing ($27,782).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,063).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.54%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

    Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Modoc, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.4%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.595%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from South Carolina

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    Lindsey Graham
    Senator from South Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2003
    Tim Scott
    Senator from South Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 2, 2013
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

    Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Modoc, SC was $411,200 in 2023, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $365,600 to $411,200, a 12.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Modoc, SC is 96.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Modoc, SC have an average commute time of 65 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Modoc, SC is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $411,200
    Median Property Value 2023
    ±$235,793
    $177
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$70

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Modoc, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Modoc, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    96.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    85%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 96.7% of the housing units in Modoc, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 92.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Modoc, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $98,073
    Median Household Income
    ± $37,102
    183
    Number of Households
    ± 78

    In 2024, the median household income of the 183 households in Modoc, SC grew to $98,073 from the previous year's value of $95,500.

    The following chart displays the households in Modoc, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Modoc, SC is from South Carolina.
    0.462
    2024 Wage GINI in South Carolina
    0.464
    2023 Wage GINI in South Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.296% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (84.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.1%)

    In 2024, 84.9% of workers in Modoc, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.1%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    65 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Modoc, SC have a longer commute time (65 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 54.4% of the workforce in Modoc, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Modoc, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Modoc, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Modoc, SC have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    43.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Modoc, SC (232 out of 533 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Modoc, SC is White, followed by Other and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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