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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Downs

Illinois · 776 residents · 2.998 sq mi
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Downs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has grown 27% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $89,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
776
+27%since 1990
from 613 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.8
+5%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5108191K1K2K1990201020202024Downs
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.7%(52)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99.8%(76)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.2%(64)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198%(62)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245%(39)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.2%(118)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4420.2%(157)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.6%(82)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.8%(68)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.4%(42)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 841.8%(14)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.3%(2)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,468
+85%since 1990
from $12,173 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $436 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
14.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(607)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(756)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Peruvian4.8%(78)
Mexican0.1%(2)
Colombian0.1%(2)
Asian origin
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(2)
Ancestry
German23.9%(393)
Irish19.7%(323)
English13.7%(225)
Italian8.4%(138)
Polish4.8%(78)
Scottish2.2%(36)
American1.9%(31)
Norwegian0.9%(15)
Dutch0.7%(12)
Danish0.5%(9)
Swedish0.5%(8)
Croatian0.4%(7)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
French0.4%(7)
Czech0.2%(4)
Hungarian0.2%(3)
Slovak0.2%(3)
British0.1%(2)
Lithuanian0.1%(2)
Portuguese0.1%(2)
Romanian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest South American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.6 min
−62%since 1990
from 25.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.4%(57)
Married69.5%(185)
Widowed0.8%(2)
Divorced8.3%(22)
Women 15+
Never married18.4%(56)
Married60.7%(185)
Widowed7.9%(24)
Divorced13.1%(40)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downs, Illinois?

Downs, Illinois has about 776 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Downs, Illinois?

The typical household in Downs, Illinois earns about $53,750 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 $89,200, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Downs, Illinois?

About 21.1% 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 4.3% of people in Downs, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Downs, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Downs, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 163 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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