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Downsville

Wisconsin · 305 residents · 0.746 sq mi
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Downsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $200,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
305
+14%since 2023
from 268 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
409 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 359 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−3%since 2023
from 37.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
86146206265325201020202024Downsville
2024305
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.6%(11)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(24)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1412.1%(37)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2417.4%(53)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.6%(17)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.8%(45)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.8%(39)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.9%(21)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743%(9)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8416.1%(49)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,875
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,667 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,706
−1%since 2023
from $31,972 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
−9%since 2023
from 0.314 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $200,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
3.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−6%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(6)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(7)
Diversity Score
6
+2%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German21.6%(66)
English12.1%(37)
French9.5%(29)
Norwegian9.2%(28)
Irish4.6%(14)
Czech1%(3)
Swiss0.7%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
−8%since 2023
from 32.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
33.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
Female
62.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36%(27)
Married48%(36)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced16%(12)
Women 15+
Never married27.8%(44)
Married22.2%(35)
Widowed46.2%(73)
Divorced3.8%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downsville, Wisconsin?

Downsville, Wisconsin has about 305 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downsville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Downsville, Wisconsin earns about $86,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downsville, Wisconsin expensive?

In Downsville, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $200,000.

How educated are people in Downsville, Wisconsin?

About 48.9% of adults age 25 and over in Downsville, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downsville, Wisconsin?

About 7.7% of people in Downsville, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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