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Downey

Iowa · 112 residents · 0.675 sq mi
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Downey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2021. Median home value is $187,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

112
+70%vs 2021
vs 66 in 2021
2020 – 2024
166 / sq mi
+70%vs 2021
vs 98 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
42.0
−32%vs 2021
vs 61.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
53698510111720202024Downey
202459
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$92,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $100,625 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2022
$48,851
−2%vs 2021
vs $49,597 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services7.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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

$187,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $229,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2022
93.8%
−6.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
6.3% rent
2.0
−11%vs 2021
vs 2.3 in 2021
2020 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(2)
2
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.7%
+10.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
US average: 26.9
82.9%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
87.4%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
15.8%
+15.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.0% in 2021
54.0%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.0% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downey, Iowa?

Downey, Iowa has about 112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downey, Iowa?

The typical household in Downey, Iowa earns about $92,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downey, Iowa expensive?

In Downey, Iowa, the median home is worth about $187,500.

How educated are people in Downey, Iowa?

About 28.7% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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