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Downieville

California · 290 residents · 3.181 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
290
+84%since 2019
from 158 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
+84%since 2019
from 50 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
59.2
−3%since 2019
from 61.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
67135203271339201020202024Downieville
2024126
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$46,731
+16%since 2019
from $40,182 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 63.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information100%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
79.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 88.4% in 2019
20.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(13)
Diversity Score34.9%(55)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(30)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other6.1%(18)
Diversity Score39.7%(115)
Diversity Score
40
+14%since 2019
from 35 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2019
from 29.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−48.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
10.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2019
from 32.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−48.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
Female
46.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downieville, California?

Downieville, California has about 290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Downieville, California?

About 15.2% 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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