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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Downing

Missouri · 368 residents · 0.659 sq mi
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Downing has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 50% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
−7%vs 2000
vs 396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
50.3
+31%vs 2000
vs 38.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2423023624214811990201020202024Downing
2024277
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 55.4%(20)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 94.3%(16)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 144.1%(15)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 193.3%(12)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.3%(16)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3412.2%(45)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 449.2%(34)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5411.7%(43)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6411.7%(43)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7415.5%(57)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 8414.7%(54)
US avg: 4%
85 and over3.5%(13)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,864 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,270
−35%vs 2000
vs $12,626 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
30.2%
+11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,999
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$152
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $237 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.3% in 2000
27.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

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

Ancestry
German27.1%(75)
Irish20.6%(57)
American7.2%(20)
French6.9%(19)
English4%(11)
Dutch0.7%(2)
Scottish0.7%(2)
Swedish0.7%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest French population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.8%
−17.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+102%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.7%(35)
Married43.3%(45)
Widowed9.6%(10)
Divorced13.5%(14)
Women 15+
Never married19.8%(23)
Married44.8%(52)
Widowed13.8%(16)
Divorced21.6%(25)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downing, Missouri?

Downing, Missouri has about 368 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Downing, Missouri?

The typical household in Downing, Missouri earns about $13,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downing, Missouri expensive?

In Downing, Missouri, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $152 a month.

How educated are people in Downing, Missouri?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Downing, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downing, Missouri?

About 30.2% of people in Downing, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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