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Downs

Kansas · 800 residents · 1.12 sq mi
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Downs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,013. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 238 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,800. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
800
−23%since 2000
from 1,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
714 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 927 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.7
+19%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5406938469991K1990201020202024Downs
2024749
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,013
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,808 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,427
+156%since 2000
from $15,001 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+47%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,021)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(739)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(19)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score8.6%(69)
Diversity Score
9
+348%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downs, Kansas?

Downs, Kansas has about 800 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downs, Kansas?

The typical household in Downs, Kansas earns about $44,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downs, Kansas expensive?

In Downs, Kansas, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Downs, Kansas?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Downs, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downs, Kansas?

About 13.5% of people in Downs, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Downs, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Downs, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 301 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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