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Downey

California · 114,355 residents · 12.409 sq mi
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Downey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,974. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $582,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114,355
+7%since 2000
from 107,323 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,215 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 8,649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+16%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
89K96K103K110K117K1990201020202024Downey
2024111K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,974
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,600
+68%since 2000
from $18,197 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$582,500
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,569
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $731 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
50.0% rent
Afford Score
7.7
+69%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(14,378)
Black3.4%(3,930)
Hispanic / Latino75.1%(85,866)
Asian6.4%(7,311)
Other1.7%(2,001)
Diversity Score50.7%(58,008)
Diversity Score
51
−27%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
31.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downey, California?

Downey, California has about 114,355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downey, California?

The typical household in Downey, California earns about $75,974 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 $582,500, and the typical rent is about $1,569 a month.

How educated are people in Downey, California?

About 24.6% 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 8.4% 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 22,911 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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