Downs, IL

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Downs Overview

1,530
TOTAL POPULATION
765
MALE POPULATION
765
FEMALE POPULATION
100.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,117
PER CAPITA INCOME
$147,833
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$104,890
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
758
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
75.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Downs Zip Codes

Downs Area Codes

Race in Downs

The most populous races in Downs are White / Caucasian (1,422 | 92.9%), Two or more Races (98 | 6.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (66 | 4.3%).
Race in Downs
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American30.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino664.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,42292.9%
Two or more Races986.4%
Some other Race70.5%
Total1,530100.0%

Ancestry in Downs

The most populous ancestries reported in Downs are German (395 | 25.8%), Irish (302 | 19.7%), English (125 | 8.2%), Italian (125 | 8.2%), and Polish (69 | 4.5%), together accounting for 66.4% of all Downs residents.
Ancestry in Downs
Ancestry# Population% Population
American523.4%
Bhutanese151.0%
Croatian50.3%
Czech30.2%
Czechoslovakian20.1%
Danish60.4%
Dutch231.5%
English1258.2%
European161.1%
French191.2%
German39525.8%
Hungarian50.3%
Irish30219.7%
Italian1258.2%
Korean60.4%
Lithuanian20.1%
Norwegian302.0%
Peruvian664.3%
Polish694.5%
Portuguese50.3%
Scandinavian30.2%
Scotch-Irish40.3%
Scottish120.8%
Slovak40.3%
South American664.3%
Swedish60.4%
Swiss20.1%
Welsh20.1%
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Immigrants in Downs

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Downs came from Canada (12 | 0.8%), Europe (11 | 0.7%), Eastern Europe (7 | 0.5%), Latin America (7 | 0.5%), and Peru (7 | 0.5%), together accounting for 2.9% of all Downs residents.
Immigrants in Downs
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada120.8%
Eastern Europe70.5%
Europe110.7%
Hungary30.2%
Italy40.3%
Latin America70.5%
Peru70.5%
Poland40.3%
South America70.5%
Southern Europe40.3%
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Sex and Age in Downs

Sex and Age in Downs

The most populous age groups in Downs are 5 to 9 Years (160 | 20.9%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (131 | 17.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Downs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (3.8%)105 (13.7%)
5 to 9 Years160 (20.9%)66 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Years80 (10.5%)63 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Years24 (3.1%)36 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Years25 (3.3%)23 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Years37 (4.8%)38 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years94 (12.3%)131 (17.1%)
35 to 39 Years30 (3.9%)42 (5.5%)
40 to 44 Years55 (7.2%)52 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years73 (9.5%)50 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years18 (2.4%)28 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years16 (2.1%)55 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years21 (2.8%)7 (0.9%)
65 to 69 Years16 (2.1%)26 (3.4%)
70 to 74 Years25 (3.3%)3 (0.4%)
75 to 79 Years6 (0.8%)20 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years9 (1.2%)11 (1.4%)
85 Years and over47 (6.1%)9 (1.2%)
Total765 (100.0%)765 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Downs

Median Family Size in Downs

The median family size in Downs is 3.47 persons per family, with married-couple families (302 | 77.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.75 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (71 | 18.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.49 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Downs
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple302 (77.0%)3.75
Single Male/Father19 (4.9%)2.79
Single Female/Mother71 (18.1%)2.49
Total Families392 (100.0%)3.47

Median Household Size in Downs

The median household size in Downs is 2.85 persons per household, with married-couple households (302 | 56.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.75 persons per household. non-family households (145 | 27.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.04 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Downs
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple302 (56.2%)3.75
Single Male/Father19 (3.5%)3.47
Single Female/Mother71 (13.2%)2.55
Non-family145 (27.0%)1.04
Total Households537 (100.0%)2.85

Household Size by Marriage Status in Downs

Out of a total of 537 households in Downs, 392 (73.0%) are family households, while 145 (27.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 140, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 138.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Downs
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-138 (25.7%)
2-Person Households140 (26.1%)7 (1.3%)
3-Person Households100 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households71 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households71 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households7 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total392 (73.0%)145 (27.0%)

Female Fertility in Downs

Fertility by Age in Downs

Average fertility rate in Downs is 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Downs
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years5 (100.0%)34.0
Total5 (100.0%)13.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Downs

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Downs
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Downs

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Downs
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree5 (100.0%)161.0
Total5 (100.0%)13.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Downs

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Downs
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Downs

Income Overview in Downs

Per Capita Income in Downs is $44,117, while median incomes of families and households are $147,833 and $104,890 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,530$44,117
Median Family Income392$147,833
Mean Family Income392$142,981
Median Household Income537$104,890
Mean Household Income537$126,829
Income Deficit392$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,53041.21%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,53058.79¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,5300.37

Earnings by Sex in Downs

Average Earnings in Downs are $68,824, $87,593 for men and $51,500 for women, a difference of 41.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Downs
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male364 (46.9%)$87,593
Female412 (53.1%)$51,500
Total776 (100.0%)$68,824

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Downs

The most common earnings brackets in Downs are $100,000+ for men (149 | 40.9%) and $100,000+ for women (90 | 21.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Downs
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3 (0.8%)7 (1.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9992 (0.5%)6 (1.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49911 (3.0%)9 (2.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)6 (1.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (0.5%)9 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (0.8%)2 (0.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (1.1%)4 (1.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)28 (6.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99911 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99917 (4.7%)26 (6.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99917 (4.7%)14 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99915 (4.1%)68 (16.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99912 (3.3%)5 (1.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9994 (1.1%)9 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99917 (4.7%)10 (2.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99922 (6.0%)10 (2.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99934 (9.3%)30 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99941 (11.3%)72 (17.5%)
$100,000+149 (40.9%)90 (21.8%)
Total364 (100.0%)412 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Downs

Average earnings in Downs are $88,611 for men and $66,563 for women, a difference of 24.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $115,000, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $65,938. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $78,125, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,219.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Downs
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$65,938$29,219
College or Associate's Degree$70,962$51,429
Bachelor's Degree$115,000$68,750
Graduate Degree$101,250$78,125
Total$88,611$66,563

Family Income in Downs

Family Income Brackets in Downs

According to the Downs family income data, there are 97 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Downs
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00061.5%
$10,000 to $14,99930.8%
$15,000 to $24,99951.3%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995012.8%
$50,000 to $74,9995915.1%
$75,000 to $99,999174.3%
$100,000 to $149,9996917.6%
$150,000 to $199,9999724.7%
$200,000+8621.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Downs

4-person families (62 | 15.8%) account for the highest median family income in Downs with $190,500 per family, while 3-person families (108 | 27.6%) have the highest median income of $50,417 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Downs
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families142 (36.2%)$61,500
3-Person Families108 (27.6%)$151,250
4-Person Families62 (15.8%)$190,500
5-Person Families71 (18.1%)$165,509
6-Person Families6 (1.5%)$0
7+ Person Families3 (0.8%)$0
Total392 (100.0%)$147,833

Family Income by Number of Earners in Downs

The median family income in Downs is $147,833, with families comprising 3+ earners (27) having the highest median family income of $172,250, while families with no earners (26) have the lowest median family income of $47,500, accounting for 6.9% and 6.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Downs
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners26 (6.6%)$47,500
1 Earner113 (28.8%)$54,688
2 Earners226 (57.7%)$167,069
3+ Earners27 (6.9%)$172,250
Total392 (100.0%)$147,833

Household Income in Downs

Household Income Brackets in Downs

With 133 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Downs, accounting for 24.8% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (0.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Downs
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000213.9%
$10,000 to $14,99930.6%
$15,000 to $24,999122.2%
$25,000 to $34,99981.5%
$35,000 to $49,9996411.9%
$50,000 to $74,9996311.7%
$75,000 to $99,999407.4%
$100,000 to $149,99913324.8%
$150,000 to $199,9999918.4%
$200,000+9417.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Downs

The median household income in Downs is $104,890, with the highest median household income of $126,406 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 137 households (25.5%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Downs
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years290 (54.0%)$114,722
45 to 64 Years137 (25.5%)$126,406
65+ Years110 (20.5%)$102,738
Total537 (100.0%)$104,890

Poverty in Downs

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Downs

With 3.7% poverty level for males and 5.8% for females among the residents of Downs, 12 to 14 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6 males (27.3%) and 7 females (17.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Downs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (6.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years4 (2.2%)10 (11.9%)
12 to 14 Years6 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years8 (9.4%)3 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years4 (4.4%)3 (3.8%)
55 to 64 Years3 (8.1%)7 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (4.8%)7 (17.5%)
Total28 (3.7%)44 (5.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Downs

According to the poverty statistics in Downs, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Downs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (100.0%)98 (93.3%)
5 Years36 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years178 (97.8%)74 (88.1%)
12 to 14 Years16 (72.7%)38 (100.0%)
15 Years6 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years35 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years131 (100.0%)162 (95.9%)
35 to 44 Years77 (90.6%)91 (96.8%)
45 to 54 Years87 (95.6%)75 (96.2%)
55 to 64 Years34 (91.9%)55 (88.7%)
65 to 74 Years41 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)
75 Years and over59 (95.2%)33 (82.5%)
Total737 (96.3%)721 (94.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Downs

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Downs show that 3.0% or 9 of the total 302 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 6.7%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Downs
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children97 (93.3%)7 (6.7%)
1 or 2 Children139 (98.6%)2 (1.4%)
3 or 4 Children57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total293 (97.0%)9 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Downs

According to the poverty data in Downs, 10.5% or 2 single-father households and 4.2% or 3 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (15.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Downs
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children2 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total2 (10.5%)3 (4.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Downs

The poverty data for Downs shows that 9 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 5 of the single-parent households (5.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (6.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Downs
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children2 (1.4%)2 (2.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total9 (3.0%)5 (5.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Downs

Employment by Class of Employer in Downs

Among the 749 employed individuals in Downs, private company employees (563 | 75.2%), local government employees (81 | 10.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (34 | 4.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Downs
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees56375.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)314.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)222.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations344.5%
Local Government Employees8110.8%
State Government Employees141.9%
Federal Government Employees20.3%
Unpaid Family Workers20.3%
Total749100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Downs

According to the labor force statistics for Downs, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,007), 75.3% or 758 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.5% or 4 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 98.2% or 221 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 2.8% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Downs
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years15 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years37 (77.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years63 (84.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years221 (98.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years141 (78.8%)4 (2.8%)
45 to 54 Years164 (97.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years58 (81.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years17 (60.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years38 (54.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total758 (75.3%)4 (0.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Downs

According to labor force statistics for Downs, 88.9% of individuals (664) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (747) are in the labor force, with 0.6% or 4 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.4% or 375 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.1% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Downs
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma100 (75.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree179 (87.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher375 (95.4%)4 (1.1%)
Total664 (88.9%)4 (0.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Downs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Downs are Business & Financial (127 | 16.8%), Management (64 | 8.5%), Community & Social Service (56 | 7.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (49 | 6.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (43 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Downs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Downs, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (83.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (81.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (93.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Downs
OccupationMaleFemale
Management17 (26.6%)47 (73.4%)
Business & Financial48 (37.8%)79 (62.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science41 (83.7%)8 (16.3%)
Computers & Mathematics35 (81.4%)8 (18.6%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 8 (14.3%)48 (85.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library8 (19.1%)34 (80.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (6.5%)29 (93.5%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)116 (35.5%)211 (64.5%)
Total (Overall)345 (45.8%)409 (54.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Downs are Cleaning & Maintenance (24 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (20 | 2.6%), Security & Protection (16 | 2.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (16 | 2.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (16 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Downs

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Downs, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (81.2%), Firefighting & Prevention (81.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (79.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Healthcare Support (70.0%), and Personal Care & Service (70.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Downs
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Security & Protection13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance19 (79.2%)5 (20.8%)
Personal Care & Service6 (30.0%)14 (70.0%)
Total (Category)41 (47.7%)45 (52.3%)
Total (Overall)345 (45.8%)409 (54.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Downs are Sales & Related (166 | 22.0%), and Office & Administration (51 | 6.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Downs

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Downs
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related103 (62.1%)63 (38.0%)
Office & Administration2 (3.9%)49 (96.1%)
Total (Category)105 (48.4%)112 (51.6%)
Total (Overall)345 (45.8%)409 (54.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Downs are Construction & Extraction (28 | 3.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Downs

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Downs
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)345 (45.8%)409 (54.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Downs are Transportation (68 | 9.0%), Production (19 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (3 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Downs

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Downs
OccupationMaleFemale
Production19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation27 (39.7%)41 (60.3%)
Material Moving3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)49 (54.4%)41 (45.6%)
Total (Overall)345 (45.8%)409 (54.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Downs

Employment Industries in Downs

The major employment industries in Downs include Finance & Insurance (256 | 34.0%), Retail Trade (75 | 10.0%), Construction (72 | 9.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (69 | 9.1%), and Educational Services (68 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Downs

Employment Industries by Sex in Downs

The Downs industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Construction (81.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Downs
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction59 (81.9%)13 (18.1%)
Manufacturing16 (59.3%)11 (40.7%)
Wholesale Trade4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Retail Trade42 (56.0%)33 (44.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing25 (36.2%)44 (63.8%)
Utilities3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance120 (46.9%)136 (53.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific8 (34.8%)15 (65.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support7 (38.9%)11 (61.1%)
Educational Services20 (29.4%)48 (70.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3 (6.4%)44 (93.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Public Administration23 (67.6%)11 (32.4%)
Total345 (45.8%)409 (54.2%)

Education in Downs

School Enrollment in Downs

The most common levels of schooling among the 531 students in Downs are elementary school (155 | 29.2%), nursery / preschool (88 | 16.6%), and kindergarten (86 | 16.2%).
School Enrollment in Downs
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8816.6%
Kindergarten8616.2%
Elementary School15529.2%
Middle School8415.8%
High School7514.1%
College / Undergraduate305.7%
Graduate / Professional132.5%
Total531100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Downs

Out of a total of 531 students who are enrolled in schools in Downs, 88 (16.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 443 (83.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 61 (87.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Downs
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9 (12.9%)61 (87.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old203 (91.9%)18 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds140 (97.9%)3 (2.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds45 (95.7%)2 (4.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over9 (69.2%)4 (30.8%)
Total443 (83.4%)88 (16.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Downs

Business (183 | 34.7%), education (76 | 14.4%), arts & humanities (65 | 12.3%), psychology (57 | 10.8%), and literature & languages (42 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 527 individuals in Downs who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Downs
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics275.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural122.3%
Physical & Health Sciences30.6%
Psychology5710.8%
Social Sciences81.5%
Engineering61.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology163.0%
Business18334.7%
Education7614.4%
Literature & Languages428.0%
Liberal Arts & History71.3%
Visual & Performing Arts122.3%
Communications132.5%
Arts & Humanities6512.3%
Total527100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Downs

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Downs

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Downs are males with 2 vehicles (173, accounting for 50.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (178, making up 42.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Downs
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle32 (9.4%)85 (20.8%)
2 Vehicles173 (50.9%)178 (43.5%)
3 Vehicles100 (29.4%)86 (21.0%)
4 Vehicles35 (10.3%)53 (13.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)7 (1.7%)
Total340 (100.0%)409 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Downs

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Downs are 15 to 19 minutes (202 commuters, 30.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (130 commuters, 19.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (68 commuters, 10.3%).
Commute Time in Downs
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes345.1%
5 to 9 Minutes6810.3%
10 to 14 Minutes578.6%
15 to 19 Minutes20230.5%
20 to 24 Minutes13019.6%
25 to 29 Minutes456.8%
30 to 34 Minutes50.8%
35 to 39 Minutes548.2%
40 to 44 Minutes121.8%
45 to 59 Minutes203.0%
60 to 89 Minutes60.9%
90 or more Minutes294.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Downs

The most common commute times in Downs are 15 to 19 minutes (99 commuters, 33.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (103 commuters, 28.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Downs
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes9 (3.0%)25 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes44 (14.9%)24 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes46 (15.6%)11 (3.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes99 (33.6%)103 (28.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes58 (19.7%)72 (19.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes20 (6.8%)25 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes3 (1.0%)2 (0.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)54 (14.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (0.7%)10 (2.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes12 (4.1%)8 (2.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes2 (0.7%)4 (1.1%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)29 (7.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Downs

The most frequent times of departure to work in Downs are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (64, 21.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (79, 21.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Downs
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM17 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM7 (2.4%)71 (19.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3 (1.0%)3 (0.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM25 (8.5%)15 (4.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM54 (18.3%)44 (12.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM27 (9.1%)45 (12.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM64 (21.7%)79 (21.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM53 (18.0%)16 (4.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM15 (5.1%)9 (2.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4 (1.4%)15 (4.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM6 (2.0%)40 (10.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM11 (3.7%)8 (2.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM9 (3.0%)22 (6.0%)
Total295 (100.0%)367 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Downs

Occupancy by Ownership in Downs

Of the total 537 dwellings in Downs, owner-occupied units account for 460 (85.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 77 (14.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Downs
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units46085.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7714.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units537100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Downs

Occupancy by Household Size in Downs
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13825.7%
2-Person Household14727.4%
3-Person Household10018.6%
4+ Person Household15228.3%
Total Housing Units537100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Downs

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Downs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household100 (72.5%)38 (27.5%)
2-Person Household140 (95.2%)7 (4.8%)
3-Person Household95 (95.0%)5 (5.0%)
4+ Person Household125 (82.2%)27 (17.8%)
Total Housing Units460 (85.7%)77 (14.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Downs

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Downs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma79 (79.8%)20 (20.2%)
College/Associate Degree93 (66.0%)48 (34.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher287 (97.0%)9 (3.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Downs

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Downs
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years17232.0%
35 to 44 Years11822.0%
45 to 54 Years8515.8%
55 to 64 Years529.7%
65 to 74 Years397.3%
75 to 84 Years244.5%
85 Years and Over478.7%
Total537100.0%

Housing Finances in Downs

Median Income by Occupancy in Downs

Median Income by Occupancy in Downs
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied460 (85.7%)$122,500
Renter-Occupied77 (14.3%)$72,031
Average537 (100.0%)$104,890

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Downs

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Downs
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (1.3%)11 (14.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)4 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9993 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9994 (0.9%)3 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9995 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99962 (13.5%)2 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99943 (9.3%)20 (26.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99927 (5.9%)13 (16.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999111 (24.1%)22 (28.6%)
$150,000 or more191 (41.5%)2 (2.6%)
Total460 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Downs

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Downs
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49915 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799110 (23.9%)21 (27.3%)
$800 to $99926 (5.7%)13 (16.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499111 (24.1%)16 (20.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99951 (11.1%)10 (13.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49977 (16.7%)12 (15.6%)
$2,500 to $2,99918 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more52 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total460 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Downs

Housing Structures in Downs

Housing Structures in Downs
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached49391.8%
Single Unit, Attached254.7%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other193.5%
Total537100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Downs

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Downs
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached444 (90.1%)49 (9.9%)
Single Unit, Attached16 (64.0%)9 (36.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total460 (85.7%)77 (14.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Downs

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Downs
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)11 (14.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms47 (10.2%)22 (28.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms277 (60.2%)41 (53.2%)
8 or more Rooms136 (29.6%)3 (3.9%)
Total460 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Downs

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Downs
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas425 (92.4%)63 (81.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity28 (6.1%)14 (18.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total460 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Downs

Household Vehicle Usage in Downs
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)8 (10.4%)
1 Vehicle114 (24.8%)28 (36.4%)
2 Vehicles228 (49.6%)38 (49.3%)
3 or more Vehicles118 (25.7%)3 (3.9%)
Total460 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Downs

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Downs

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units156304
Median Property Value$228,200$252,300
Median Household Income$103,988$157
Monthly Housing Costs$757$52
Real Estate Taxes$4,873$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Downs

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Downs
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)3 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9994 (2.6%)16 (5.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999105 (67.3%)154 (50.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99947 (30.1%)131 (43.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total156 (100.0%)304 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Downs

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Downs
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (2.6%)2 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9995 (3.2%)2 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)7 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (5.1%)8 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (14.7%)54 (17.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (8.3%)20 (6.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99969 (44.2%)14 (4.6%)
$150,000 or more34 (21.8%)42 (13.8%)
Total156 (100.0%)304 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Downs

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Downs
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x48 (30.8%)156,071 (51,339.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x63 (40.4%)127 (41.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x30 (19.2%)100 (32.9%)
4.0x or more11 (7.0%)19 (6.2%)
Total156 (100.0%)304 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Downs

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Downs
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4992 (1.3%)11 (3.6%)
$800 to $1,499154 (98.7%)7 (2.3%)
Total156 (100.0%)304 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Downs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Downs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Downs
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years177 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years379 (99.0%)4 (1.0%)
19 to 25 Years61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years287 (99.0%)3 (1.0%)
35 to 44 Years157 (87.7%)22 (12.3%)
45 to 54 Years166 (98.2%)3 (1.8%)
55 to 64 Years92 (92.9%)7 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,491 (97.5%)39 (2.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Downs

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Downs
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born177 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen379 (99.0%)4 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Downs

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Downs
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00060 (75.9%)19 (24.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999194 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99994 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,028 (98.1%)20 (1.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Downs

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Downs
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 616 (9.0%)161 (91.0%)
6 to 18 Years60 (15.7%)319 (83.3%)
19 to 25 Years8 (13.1%)53 (86.9%)
25 to 34 Years3 (1.0%)284 (97.9%)
35 to 44 Years33 (18.4%)124 (69.3%)
45 to 54 Years14 (8.3%)154 (91.1%)
55 to 64 Years10 (10.1%)84 (84.9%)
65 to 74 Years70 (100.0%)43 (61.4%)
75 Years and over96 (94.1%)25 (24.5%)
Total310 (20.3%)1,247 (81.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Downs

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Downs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (4.3%)5 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years8 (4.8%)4 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years12 (5.6%)29 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years4 (9.8%)1 (3.5%)
75 Years and over9 (14.5%)18 (45.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Downs

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Downs: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (12.9%)4 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Downs: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years4 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Downs: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.9%)23 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (5.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Downs: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (3.3%)17 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (3.5%)
75 Years and over6 (9.7%)14 (35.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Downs: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.9%)10 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (5.0%)

Technology Access in Downs

Computing Device Access in Downs

Computing Device Access in Downs
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop48189.6%
Smartphone49892.7%
Tablet38471.5%
No Computing Device122.2%
Total537100.0%

Internet Access in Downs

Internet Access in Downs
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet50.9%
Broadband Home40675.6%
Cellular Data Only7614.1%
Satellite Internet305.6%
No Internet397.3%
Total537100.0%

Downs Summary

Downs, Illinois is a small village located in McLean County, Illinois. It is situated in the central part of the state, approximately 25 miles northeast of Bloomington and about 30 miles southwest of Champaign. The village has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census.

Geography

Downs is located in the heart of the Midwest, in the central part of Illinois. It is situated in McLean County, approximately 25 miles northeast of Bloomington and about 30 miles southwest of Champaign. The village is located on the banks of the Sangamon River, which flows through the area. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, and is located in the heart of the Illinois prairie.
The village is located at an elevation of 690 feet above sea level. The climate in Downs is typical of the Midwest, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature in the winter is around 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

History

Downs was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The village was named after the first settler, William Downs. The village was incorporated in 1858, and the first post office was established in 1859.
The village grew slowly over the years, and by the turn of the century, it had a population of around 500 people. The village was primarily an agricultural community, and the main crops grown were corn, wheat, and oats.
In the early 1900s, the village began to experience a period of growth. The population increased to over 1,000 people by the 1920s. During this time, the village was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a general store, and a blacksmith shop.

Economy

Downs is a small village with a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The village is primarily a residential community, and the main industries are agriculture and retail. The village is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
The village is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer, a metal fabricator, and a printing company. The village is also home to a number of farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and wheat.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Downs is 1,845 people. The racial makeup of the village is 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.4% from other races. The median household income in the village is $45,000, and the median age is 40 years.

Conclusion

Downs, Illinois is a small village located in McLean County, Illinois. It is situated in the central part of the state, approximately 25 miles northeast of Bloomington and about 30 miles southwest of Champaign. The village has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The village is primarily a residential community, and the main industries are agriculture and retail. The village is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The racial makeup of the village is 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.4% from other races. The median household income in the village is $45,000, and the median age is 40 years.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Downs?
Total Population of Downs is 1,530.
What is the Total Male Population of Downs?
Total Male Population of Downs is 765.
What is the Total Female Population of Downs?
Total Female Population of Downs is 765.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Downs?
There are 100.00 Males per 100 Females in Downs.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Downs?
There are 100.00 Females per 100 Males in Downs.
What is the Median Population Age in Downs?
Median Population Age in Downs is 33.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Downs
Average Family Size in Downs is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Downs
Average Household Size in Downs is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Downs?
Per Capita income in Downs is $44,117.
What is the Median Family Income in Downs?
Median Family Income in Downs is $147,833.
What is the Median Household income in Downs?
Median Household Income in Downs is $104,890.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Downs?
Income or Wage Gap in Downs is 41.2%.
Women in Downs earn 58.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Downs?
Inequality or Gini Index in Downs is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Downs?
There are 758 People in the Labor Forcein in Downs.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Downs?
75.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Downs.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Downs?
Unemployment Rate in Downs is 0.5%.