Downing, MO Demographics

A map of Downing's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	269	285	97.1%	95.0%
Multiracial	8	12	2.9%	4.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.3%

Downing, Missouri has an estimated population of 277, a decrease from the 300 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.1% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Downing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Downing has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Downing, that probability was 9.6% in 2020 and 5.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Downing is ranked the 659th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Downing was ranked the 613th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Downing's White Population

269 residents of Downing, or 97.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Downing is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Downing ranks 115th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downing's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Downing's population has increased from 95.0% to 97.1%.

Downing is more White than neighboring Lancaster (88.9% White), Memphis (94.9% White), and Queen City (91.2% White). Downing is less White than neighboring Glenwood (100% White), and Pulaski (98% White).

Downing's Black Population

0 residents of Downing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Downing is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Downing ranks 725th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downing's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Downing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Downing is less Black than neighboring Memphis (0.3% Black), and Queen City (0.3% Black).

Downing's Asian Population

0 residents of Downing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Downing is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Downing ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downing's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Downing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Downing's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Downing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Downing is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Downing ranks 928th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downing's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Downing's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Downing is less Hispanic than neighboring Lancaster (3.9% Hispanic), Memphis (0.2% Hispanic), and Pulaski (1.7% Hispanic).

Downing's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Downing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Downing is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Downing ranks 722nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downing's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Downing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Downing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Memphis (1.5% Native American/Other).

Downing's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Downing, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Downing is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Downing ranks 679th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downing's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Downing's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.9%.

Downing is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenwood (0% Multiracial), and Pulaski (0.2% Multiracial). Downing is less Multiracial than neighboring Lancaster (7.1% Multiracial), Memphis (3.1% Multiracial), and Queen City (8.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.