Stanislaus County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 446,997 people, with a population density of about 298.99 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 1,495.00 square miles (3,872.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Modesto, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Modesto.
Geographically, Stanislaus County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Hickman 171 ft and its lowest point at Grayson 55 ft. The region operates in the UTC-8.