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Downey

Idaho · 613 residents · 0.974 sq mi
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Downey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,667. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $64,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

613
−9%since 1990
from 676 in 1990
1990 – 2025
629 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 694 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+7%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4535496467428381990201020202024Downey
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,667
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,013 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,908
+53%since 1990
from $7,808 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.6%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
85.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.6% in 1990
14.6% rent
2.4
+43%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(676)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(47)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(595)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score4.5%(27)
4
−36%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−7%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Downey, Idaho?

Downey, Idaho has about 613 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Downey, Idaho?

The typical household in Downey, Idaho earns about $26,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downey, Idaho expensive?

In Downey, Idaho, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Downey, Idaho?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Downey, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downey, Idaho?

About 18.6% of people in Downey, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Downey, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Downey, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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