Demographics & People — Downs, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,451 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,200 |
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| Median Age | 33.4 |
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| Total Households | 546 |
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| Family Households | 382 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0999 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,340 |
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| Black or African American | 1 |
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| Asian | 11 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 518 |
| German | 395 |
| Irish | 302 |
| Other groups | 151 |
| Italian | 125 |
| English | 125 |
| Polish | 69 |
| Hispanic: Peruvian | 66 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| Hispanic: South American | 66 |
Language
| English Only | 1,340 |
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| Spanish | 9 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,360 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 105 |
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| Population 18+ | 980 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Downs, Illinois.
