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Downsville

New York · 474 residents · 4.392 sq mi
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Downsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,039. Population has declined 10% since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,800. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
474
−10%since 2019
from 525 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
108 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 120 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+10%since 2019
from 47.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
91306522737952201020202024Downsville
2024163
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,039
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,875 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,324
+21%since 2019
from $16,741 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 27.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $105,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $648 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2019
from 69.7% in 2019
12.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−8%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(503)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(22)
Diversity Score10%(53)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(444)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(28)
Diversity Score21.1%(100)
Diversity Score
21
+110%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2019
from 80.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−5%since 2019
from 12.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2019
from 79.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 20.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
Female
48.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downsville, New York?

Downsville, New York has about 474 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downsville, New York earns about $42,039 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 $110,800, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Downsville, New York?

About 8.0% 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 17.8% of people in Downsville, New York 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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