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Downey

California · 111,772 residents · 12.409 sq mi
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Downey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,674. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $522,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111,772
+4%since 2000
from 107,323 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,007 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 8,649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
+5%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
89K96K103K110K117K1990201020202024Downey
2024111K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,674
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,731
+25%since 2000
from $18,197 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$522,800
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $731 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.8
+93%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(19,786)
Black3.4%(3,834)
Hispanic / Latino70.7%(78,996)
Asian6.7%(7,484)
Other1.4%(1,552)
Diversity Score57.8%(64,569)
Diversity Score
58
−17%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
35.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downey, California?

Downey, California has about 111,772 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downey, California?

The typical household in Downey, California earns about $59,674 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 $522,800, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in Downey, California?

About 19.4% 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 10.0% of people in Downey, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Downey, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Downey, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,328 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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