Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Downing, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

271

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.7%216

Hispanic/Latino

11.1%30

Two or More

5.5%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.8%5

Other

1.8%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.4%19

High School Diploma

39.9%73

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%7

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%26

Associate's Degree

9.8%18

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%17

Master's Degree

3.8%7

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

13.1%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$79,200

Median Renti

$361

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.9%95

Renter-Occupied

30.1%41

Total Units

211

Homeownership

69.9%

Vacancy Rate

35.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

34.7%33

$50K–$100K

31.6%30

$100K–$150K

7.4%7

$150K–$200K

20%19

$200K–$300K

4.2%4

$1M+

2.1%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

Year Built

2000–2009

3.8%8

1990–1999

0.5%1

1980–1989

3.8%8

1970–1979

21.8%46

1960–1969

11.4%24

1950–1959

14.7%31

1940–1949

1.9%4

1939 or earlier

42.2%89

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

54.4%74

Electricity

41.2%56

Wood

3.7%5

Other

0.7%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$32,308

Mean Household Incomei

$47,578

Per Capita Incomei

$24,738

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

102

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%5

$10K–$15K

11%15

$15K–$20K

14.7%20

$20K–$25K

5.1%7

$25K–$30K

6.6%9

$30K–$35K

14%19

$35K–$40K

1.5%2

$40K–$45K

1.5%2

$45K–$50K

5.1%7

$50K–$60K

10.3%14

$60K–$75K

2.2%3

$75K–$100K

17.6%24

$100K–$125K

1.5%2

$125K–$150K

2.2%3

$150K–$200K

1.5%2

$200K+

1.5%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

21(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.2%Insured

10.8%Uninsured