Downey is a city located in Idaho. With a 2020 population of 640, it is the 111th largest city in Idaho and the 12265th largest city in the United States. Downey is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 2.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 625 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Downey has a population density of 654 people per square mile.
The average household income in Downey is $50,508 with a poverty rate of 12.91%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $638 per month, and the median house value is $87,700. The median age in Downey is 38.7 years, 29.9 years for males, and 42.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 139.7 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Downey was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 740 | 96.48% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 2.35% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.26% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 299 | 2.57 | 77.9 |
| Married | 153 | 3.89 | 89.5 |
| Non Family | 133 | 1.05 | 63.9 |
| Female | 8 | 2.88 | 75 |
| Male | 5 | 2 | 100 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 2.31% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 7.77% |
| High School Graduate | 191 | 40.13% |
| Some College | 134 | 28.15% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 7.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 9.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 4.20% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 414 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Multiple Races | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among multiple races people with a rate of 50.00%.
98.74% of Downey residents speak only English, while 1.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.84% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 724 | 80 | 11.05% |
| Multiple | 18 | 16 | 88.89% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 11 | 37.93% |
| Black | 5 | 3 | 60.00% |
12.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.19%
Male Poverty Rate
15.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Downey is Multiple, with 88.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Downey is White, with 11.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.18%.
61.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.2%
Male Marriage Rate
65.2%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 13.89% |
| Indian | 2 | 100.00% |
2.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
86.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
99.35% of Downey residents were born in the United States, with 65.58% having been born in Idaho. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 640 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 637 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 634 | 9 | 1.44% |
| 2017 | 625 | 3 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 622 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 620 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 621 | -2 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 623 | -5 | -0.80% |
| 2012 | 628 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 627 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 626 | 0.00% |