Downey is a city located in Bannock County Idaho. Downey has a 2024 population of 571. Downey is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 566 in 2020.
The average household income in Downey is $60,794 with a poverty rate of 19.58%. The median age in Downey is 36.6 years: 36.1 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Downey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 648 | 88.04% |
| Native American | 49 | 6.66% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 4.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 288 | 2.51 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Married | 128 | 3.38 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 114 | 1.1 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Female | 24 | 4.83 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 22 | 2.27 | 100 | 0 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
82.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 11% |
| Associates Degree | 80 | 16.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 75 | 15.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 3.67% |
| High School Graduate | 150 | 30.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 103 | 20.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 452 | 387 | 80 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,406 | $46,875 | $33,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,357 | $30,250 | $25,179 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,556 | $41,250 | $28,333 |
| Some College | $31,875 | $28,194 | $0 |
$30,556
Average Earnings
$41,250
Average Male
$28,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.26% of Downey residents speak only English, while 1.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 642 | 88 | 13.71% |
| Native | 43 | 43 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 8 | 61.54% |
| Multiple | 21 | 5 | 23.81% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
19.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.12%
Male Poverty Rate
14.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Downey is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Downey is White, with 13.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.92% |
| Some College | 16.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 15.17% |
| Male Employed | 13.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,750 | $74,428 |
| Households | $46,000 | $60,794 |
| Married Families | $83,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,929 | $33,851 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
38
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 6.31% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 43.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.59%
Born in Downey
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.09%
Naturalized
98.91% of Downey residents were born in the United States, with 49.59% having been born in Idaho. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 578 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 2028 | 576 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2027 | 575 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 574 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 2025 | 572 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2024 | 571 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 570 | 7 | 1.24% |
| 2022 | 563 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 563 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 566 | -67 | -10.58% |
| 2019 | 633 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 631 | 7 | 1.12% |
| 2017 | 624 | 3 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 621 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 620 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 619 | -5 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 624 | -5 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 629 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 628 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 626 | 0 | 0% |