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Downey

Iowa · 59 residents · 0.675 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 64.8, 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 64.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59
+2%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
87 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 86 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 64.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
53698510111720202024Downey
202459
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$54,578
Unchangedsince 2023
from $54,695 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.200
−3%since 2023
from 0.205 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance48.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical26.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services22%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
73.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% 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
69.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
Female
67.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% 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
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downey, Iowa?

Downey, Iowa has about 59 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Downey, Iowa?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Downey, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downey, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Downey, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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