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Downing

Missouri · 300 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 $30,000. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $37,800. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
300
−24%since 2000
from 396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
455 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+25%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2423023624214811990201020202024Downing
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,495
+31%since 2000
from $12,626 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$321
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−8%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score3.7%(11)
Diversity Score
4
−36%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+105%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.2%
−56.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.4%
−51.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downing, Missouri?

Downing, Missouri has about 300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downing, Missouri?

The typical household in Downing, Missouri earns about $30,000 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 $37,800, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Downing, Missouri?

About 2.5% 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 24.0% of people in Downing, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Downing, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Downing, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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