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Downsville

New York · 617 residents · 4.392 sq mi
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Downsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,893. Population has fallen 30% since 2011, a loss of 263 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $136,300. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
617
−30%vs 2011
vs 880 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
140 / sq mi
−30%vs 2011
vs 200 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+29%vs 2011
vs 33.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
91306522737952201020202024Downsville
2024163
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,893
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $44,038 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,713
+2%vs 2011
vs $21,261 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.402 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $155,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $536 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−24.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.4% in 2011
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
−6%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(829)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(36)
Diversity Score13.8%(122)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(599)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(18)
Diversity Score
3
−79%vs 2011
vs 14 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 23.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.1%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.3% in 2011
Female
45.2%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downsville, New York?

Downsville, New York has about 617 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downsville, New York?

The typical household in Downsville, New York earns about $40,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downsville, New York expensive?

In Downsville, New York, the median home is worth about $136,300, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Downsville, New York?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Downsville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downsville, New York?

About 16.1% of people in Downsville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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