Modoc
Census-designated place in McCormick County, South Carolina
Modoc is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McCormick County, South Carolina, with 312 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 400 ft (122 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Parksville, 4.1 miles N.
- 312residents (2020 Census)
- 400 ftelevation · 122 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.3 km²
- 78 / sq mipopulation density
- 29844ZIP code
About Modoc
Modoc is a census-designated place (CDP) in McCormick County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 256 at the 2000 census, and 218 at the 2010 census, a decline of 14.8%.
Local tradition holds that railroad engineers named Modoc for the Modoc indigenous tribe of Northern California, which was causing trouble for the railroad line, as the line was also having property rights disputes with local landowners.
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- Median household income
- $98,073
- Median age
- 42.3
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Modoc had 312 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 312 |
|---|---|
| Density | 78 per sq mi (30 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Modoc at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | McCormick County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 312 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.98 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Water area | 3.19 sq mi (8.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7274° N, 82.2252° W |
| ZIP code | 29844 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4547050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Modoc
- Parksville4.1 mi N
- Clarks Hill5.9 mi SE
- Plum Branch8.7 mi N
- Appling, GA11.9 mi SW
- Evans, GA12.1 mi SE
- McCormick13.3 mi N
- Lincolnton, GA15.2 mi W
- Martinez, GA16.0 mi SE
- Edgefield17.5 mi E
- Troy18.1 mi N
- Murphys Estates18.3 mi SE
- Grovetown, GA19.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Modoc
What county is Modoc in?
Modoc is in McCormick County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Modoc, SC?
312 people lived in Modoc at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Modoc, SC?
The ZIP code of Modoc is 29844.
What is the elevation of Modoc?
400 feet (122 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Modoc?
Parksville (4.1 mi), Clarks Hill (5.9 mi), Plum Branch (8.7 mi), Appling (11.9 mi), Evans (12.1 mi).
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