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Downs

County:
McLean County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.998
State:
Illinois

Downs is a village located in McLean County, Illinois. Downs has a 2026 population of 1,178. Downs is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,199 in 2020.

The median household income in Downs is $110,625 with a poverty rate of 10.85%. The median age in Downs is 33.4 years: 34 years for males, and 32.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.5 males.

1.2K
Total Population
393
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.25%
Growth

Downs Population

Downs Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,178-3-0.25%
20251,181-4-0.34%
20241,185-1-0.08%
20231,186-6-0.5%
20221,192-5-0.42%
20211,197-2-0.17%
20201,19900%
2019953-8-0.83%
2018961-8-0.83%
2017969-6-0.62%
2016975-7-0.71%
2015982-8-0.81%
2014990-15-1.49%
20131,00590.9%
201299630.3%
2011993-12-1.19%
201099400%

Median Age

Overall: 33.4 years
Female: 32.9 years
Male: 34 years

Downs Adults

There are 990 adults, (180 of whom are seniors) in Downs.

Sex Ratio

Female: 831 (50.6%)
Male: 810 (49.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Downs includes 92.38% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,51692.38%
Two or more races945.73%
Asian171.04%
Other race80.49%
Black or African American60.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races704.27%
White80.49%
Other race80.49%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,50891.9%
Two or more races241.46%
Asian171.04%
Black or African American60.37%

Downs Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Downs ' average per capita income is $72,391. Household income levels show a median of $110,625. The poverty rate stands at 10.85%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$182,708-
Families$117,500$141,170
Households$110,625$127,096
Non Families$110,025$84,029

$72,391

Average Income

$110,625

Median Household Income

10.85%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)