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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Downs

Illinois · 613 residents · 2.998 sq mi
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Downs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,125. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 163 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

613
−21%vs 2000
vs 776 in 2000
1990 – 2025
204 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.3
−5%vs 2000
vs 32.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5108191K1K2K1990201020202024Downs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,125
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,173
−46%vs 2000
vs $22,468 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,500
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$436
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $550 in 2000
US average: $450
82.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.6% in 2000
18.0% rent
1.2
−27%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(756)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(37)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(607)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(6)
Diversity Score7%(43)
7
+47%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.7%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+162%vs 2000
vs 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Downs, Illinois?

Downs, Illinois has about 613 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Downs, Illinois?

The typical household in Downs, Illinois earns about $35,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downs, Illinois expensive?

In Downs, Illinois, the median home is worth about $42,500, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Downs, Illinois?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Downs, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downs, Illinois?

About 6.7% of people in Downs, Illinois 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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