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Downieville

California · 126 residents · 3.181 sq mi
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Population has fallen 28% since 2023, a loss of 48 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
126
−28%since 2023
from 174 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
−28%since 2023
from 55 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
−24%since 2023
from 61.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
67135203271339201020202024Downieville
2024126
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,675
−16%since 2023
from $42,327 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
+606%since 2023
from 0.042 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
57.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
83.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(116)
Black4.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino23%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(10)
Diversity Score62.2%(108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(76)
Black6.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.1%(82)
Diversity Score
65
+5%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
60.7%
+60.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
39.3%
−60.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
22.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
−60.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
Female
28.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
Foreign born
20.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downieville, California?

Downieville, California has about 126 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Downieville, California?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Downieville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downieville, California?

About 0.0% of people in Downieville, California live below the federal poverty line.

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