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Downsville

Louisiana · 141 residents · 0.744 sq mi
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Downsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,808. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $107,800. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% 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
141
+19%since 2000
from 118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
190 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.4
−25%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
461031612192761990201020202024Downsville
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,808
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,366
−22%since 2000
from $23,468 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+94%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(115)
Black2.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(126)
Black2.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.2%(34)
Diversity Score
24
+291%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downsville, Louisiana?

Downsville, Louisiana has about 141 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downsville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Downsville, Louisiana earns about $34,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downsville, Louisiana expensive?

In Downsville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $107,800.

How educated are people in Downsville, Louisiana?

About 44.4% of adults age 25 and over in Downsville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downsville, Louisiana?

About 12.3% of people in Downsville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Downsville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Downsville, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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