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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Downey

California · 91,444 residents · 12.409 sq mi
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Downey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,991. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value is $227,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91,444
−15%vs 2000
vs 107,323 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,369 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 8,649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.2
+5%vs 2000
vs 31.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
89K96K103K110K117K1990201020202024Downey
2024111K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,991
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,667 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,696
−8%vs 2000
vs $18,197 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.1%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $207,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $731 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
52.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.8% in 2000
47.5% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+35%vs 2000
vs 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.7%(30,851)
Black3.5%(3,717)
Hispanic / Latino57.9%(62,089)
Asian7.6%(8,153)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.4%(74,471)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(66,470)
Black3.3%(3,001)
Hispanic / Latino32%(29,249)
Asian8.8%(8,037)
Other15.2%(13,936)
Diversity Score77.4%(70,821)
Diversity Score
77
+12%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.3%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downey, California?

Downey, California has about 91,444 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Downey, California?

The typical household in Downey, California earns about $36,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downey, California expensive?

In Downey, California, the median home is worth about $227,300, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Downey, California?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Downey, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downey, California?

About 8.1% of people in Downey, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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