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, WI 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

$168,300

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.8%81

Renter-Occupied

18.2%18

Total Units

110

Homeownership

81.8%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%4

$50K–$100K

17.3%14

$100K–$150K

16%13

$150K–$200K

19.8%16

$200K–$300K

22.2%18

$300K–$500K

4.9%4

$500K–$1M

13.6%11

$1M+

1.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,875

Mean Household Incomei

$71,253

Per Capita Incomei

$28,357

Poverty Ratei

6.3%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

139

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

2%2

$20K–$25K

6.1%6

$30K–$35K

2%2

$35K–$40K

9.1%9

$40K–$45K

6.1%6

$45K–$50K

5.1%5

$50K–$60K

12.1%12

$60K–$75K

16.2%16

$75K–$100K

26.3%26

$100K–$125K

5.1%5

$125K–$150K

9.1%9

$150K–$200K

1%1

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 Vouchers1 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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

93.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

134

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

135

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

10(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.6%Insured

11.4%Uninsured