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 The CDP lies at an elevation of 36 feet.
Demographics
Modest Town was first listed as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.
2020 census +Modest Town CDP, Virginia – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2010Pop 2020% 2010% 2020White alone (NH)958663.76%71.67%Black or African American alone (NH)332322.15%19.17%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)000.00%0.00%Asian alone (NH)000.00%0.00%Pacific Islander alone (NH)000.00%0.00%Some Other Race alone (NH)000.00%0.00%Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)060.00%5.00%Hispanic or Latino (any race)21514.09%4.17%Total149120100.00%100.00%
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