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Downey

Idaho · 625 residents · 0.974 sq mi
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Downey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,300. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
625
+2%since 2000
from 613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
642 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+22%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4535496467428381990201020202024Downey
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,125
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,152
+52%since 2000
from $11,908 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(595)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(606)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(14)
Diversity Score9.3%(58)
Diversity Score
9
+109%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downey, Idaho?

Downey, Idaho has about 625 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downey, Idaho?

The typical household in Downey, Idaho earns about $46,125 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Downey, Idaho?

About 12.8% 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 5.6% 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 51 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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