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.

Downey, CA

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

110,939population

37.7median age

This community is a community of 110,939 with a median age of 37.7. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (75.3%) with a significant White community (11.8%). Median household income is $90,699. 81% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 51.1%, with a median home value of $796,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

75.3%83,493

White

11.8%13,097

Asian

7.3%8,080

Black

3.4%3,762

Two or More

1.5%1,719

Other

0.5%516

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%200

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%72

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%2,622

High School Diploma

21.4%16,462

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%5,140

Some College (1+ yr)

15%11,579

Associate's Degree

8.5%6,516

Bachelor's Degree

18.2%14,050

Master's Degree

6%4,648

Professional Degree

1.2%914

Doctorate

0.6%475

HS or Higher

81%

BA or Higher

26.1%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

$796,600median home value

$1,937median rent

51.1%homeownership

35,919total units

2.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 51.1%

Renter 48.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%171

$50K–$100K

1.1%203

$100K–$150K

0.9%169

$150K–$200K

0.5%93

$200K–$300K

0.3%57

$300K–$500K

8.3%1,473

$500K–$1M

71.9%12,800

$1M+

16%2,841

Rent Distribution

Under $500

204

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

208

$1,000–$1,250

740

$1,250–$1,500

1,853

$1,500–$2,000

6,047

$2,000+

7,584

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%124

2010–2019

1.7%609

2000–2009

3.4%1,237

1990–1999

3.8%1,371

1980–1989

7.8%2,785

1970–1979

13%4,658

1960–1969

16.5%5,910

1950–1959

38.6%13,859

1940–1949

10.9%3,931

1939 or earlier

4%1,435

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.4%23,149

Electricity

23.5%8,208

No Fuel

6.3%2,195

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%854

Solar

1.1%400

Other

0.1%40

Fuel Oil

0.1%28

Wood

0%2

Household Economyi

$90,699median household income

$38,523per capita income

8.9%poverty rate

5.8%unemployment

59,511labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%1,090

$10K–$15K

2.4%836

$15K–$20K

1.8%631

$20K–$25K

1.8%627

$25K–$30K

2.6%903

$30K–$35K

2.5%873

$35K–$40K

2.1%735

$40K–$45K

3.7%1,295

$45K–$50K

3.1%1,096

$50K–$60K

8.1%2,813

$60K–$75K

8.8%3,078

$75K–$100K

14.8%5,167

$100K–$125K

10.7%3,731

$125K–$150K

8.5%2,966

$150K–$200K

11.8%4,098

$200K+

14.2%4,937

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

35,72032.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

18,860

Philippines

2,218

Guatemala

1,400

Korea

1,377

India

676

United Kingdom

177

China

149

Canada

131

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

54,222

Avg. Commutei

31 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

55,915

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,415(2.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.9%Insured

7.1%Uninsured