Modest Town, Virginia

Modest Town is a census-designated place in Accomack [County, Virginia|Accomack County], Virginia, United States. Per the 2020 [United States Census|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