Downey Population

2010–2026

586

2026 projection

3.7% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Downey. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026586+30.51%
2025583+50.87%
2024578+101.76%
2023568+61.07%
2022562-10.18%
2021563-20.35%
2020565-6810.74%
2019633+20.32%
2018631+71.12%
2017624+30.48%

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Downey Demographics

36.5median age

Median age

Female37.2 yrs
Male36.1 yrs

Adults

565
177 seniors · 31%388 other adults

Sex

Female 48.3% · 388Male 51.7% · 415

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 8 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Downey Income

$56,667median household income

Median household income

$56,667

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,761

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.2%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Downey Marital Status

55% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married55%58%52%
Never married23%25%21%
Divorced10%12%8%
Widowed11%5%16%
Separated2%0%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201