Modest Town, Virginia facts for kids
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Modest Town, Virginia
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House and commercial building in Modest Town, July 2018
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Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 120 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 51-48776 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584883 |
Modest Town (sometimes spelled Modestown) is a small community in Accomack County, Virginia, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government tracks its population. According to the 2020 census, 120 people lived there.
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History of Modest Town
The name "Modest Town" has a bit of a mystery around it. No one is quite sure how it got its name! In the mid-1800s, Modest Town was an important stop along a stagecoach route. This was a path where horse-drawn carriages carried people and mail between cities like Wilmington, Delaware and Eastville, Virginia.
Geography and Location
Modest Town is located in Accomack County. It sits at an elevation of 36 feet (about 11 meters) above sea level.
Population and People
The number of people living in Modest Town changes over time. Here's how the population has been counted in recent years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 149 | — | |
| 2020 | 120 | −19.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Who Lives in Modest Town?
The 2020 census also looked at the different groups of people living in Modest Town. This table shows the different racial and ethnic backgrounds of the residents. Remember, "Hispanic/Latino" is an ethnic group, and people from this group can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 95 | 86 | 63.76% | 71.67% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 33 | 23 | 22.15% | 19.17% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 6 | 0.00% | 5.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21 | 5 | 14.09% | 4.17% |
| Total | 149 | 120 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
In Spanish: Modest Town (Virginia) para niños
