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CITY · 2020 ACS

Downsville

Louisiana · 120 residents · 0.744 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,300.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120
+2%since 2000
from 118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.5
+10%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
461031612192761990201020202024Downsville
2024223
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.5%(3)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.2%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.3%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.2%(11)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.2%(11)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.8%(13)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5417.5%(21)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.7%(14)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.2%(11)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845%(6)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.5%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,436
+34%since 2000
from $23,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,300
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
27.3% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Downsville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(115)
Black2.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(8)
Asian2.5%(3)
Other0.7%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.8%(7)
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.4%(2)
Ancestry
English37.7%(55)
Irish19.2%(28)
Italian12.3%(18)
German6.2%(9)
Scottish6.2%(9)
American2.1%(3)
French1.4%(2)
Norwegian1.4%(2)
Polish1.4%(2)
Swedish1.4%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.9%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
67.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married12.8%(6)
Married80.9%(38)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.4%(3)
Women 15+
Never married16%(12)
Married61.3%(46)
Widowed8%(6)
Divorced14.7%(11)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downsville, Louisiana?

Downsville, Louisiana has about 120 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Downsville, Louisiana expensive?

In Downsville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $217,300.

How educated are people in Downsville, Louisiana?

About 33.6% 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 17.1% 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 3 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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