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Downieville

California · 282 residents · 3.181 sq mi
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Downieville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has grown 47% since 2011. Median home value is $380,000. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $380,000, the poverty rate sits 70% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
+47%vs 2011
vs 192 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
89 / sq mi
+47%vs 2011
vs 60 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
56.5
+3%vs 2011
vs 55.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
67135203271339201020202024Downieville
2024126
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+1887%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,499 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$24,414
+7%vs 2011
vs $22,868 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.522 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade35.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $350,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2018
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−49.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.7% in 2011
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
37.9%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.9
−94%vs 2011
vs 140.4 in 2011
2010 – 2018
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(12)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.3%(35)
Diversity Score
12
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+17.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.2%
+15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
57.8%
−21.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
22.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.0%
+20.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
35.6%
−20.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.3%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.1% in 2011
Female
27.7%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% in 2011
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downieville, California?

Downieville, California has about 282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downieville, California?

The typical household in Downieville, California earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downieville, California expensive?

In Downieville, California, the median home is worth about $380,000.

How educated are people in Downieville, California?

About 34.9% 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 23.5% of people in Downieville, California live below the federal poverty line.

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