Modestown, Virginia
Modest Town (sometimes spelled Modestown) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 120.
History
The origin of the name "Modest Town" is obscure. In the mid-19th century, it was a point along the stagecoach route between Wilmington, Delaware and Eastville, Virginia.
Geography
It lies at an elevation of 36 feet.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | 149 | — | |
2020 | 120 | −19.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
2020 census
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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% |