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Downs

Illinois · 1,201 residents · 2.998 sq mi
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Downs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,288. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,201
+55%since 2000
from 776 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
401 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+12%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5108191K1K2K1990201020202024Downs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,288
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,745
+81%since 2000
from $22,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services29.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration29.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,051
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
12.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,128)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other3.5%(42)
Diversity Score14.4%(173)
Diversity Score
14
+201%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+28.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+144%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downs, Illinois?

Downs, Illinois has about 1,201 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downs, Illinois?

The typical household in Downs, Illinois earns about $92,288 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 $190,500, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

How educated are people in Downs, Illinois?

About 49.9% 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 2.2% 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 588 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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