Downing, WI Demographics

A map of Downing's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	216	209	79.7%	89.3%
Hispanic	30	13	11.1%	5.6%
Multiracial	15	6	5.5%	2.6%
Native American/Other	10	5	3.7%	2.1%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Downing, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 271, a large increase from the 234 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.7% White, 11.1% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 3.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Wisconsin 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 19.8% in 2020 and 34.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Downing is ranked the 645th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 670th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Downing's White Population

216 residents of Downing, or 79.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Downing is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Downing ranks 495th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downing's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Downing's population has decreased from 89.3% to 79.7%.

Downing is more White than neighboring Emerald (74.9% White). Downing is less White than neighboring Glenwood City (92.1% White), Boyceville (96% White), Wilson (94% White), and Knapp (87.2% 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 lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Downing ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

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

Downing is less Black than neighboring Knapp (7.3% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Downing ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 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 is less Asian than neighboring Glenwood City (2.1% Asian), Boyceville (0.3% Asian), and Emerald (6.8% Asian).

Downing's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Downing, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Downing is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Downing ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downing's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 130.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Downing's population has increased from 5.6% to 11.1%.

Downing is more Hispanic than neighboring Glenwood City (1.9% Hispanic), Boyceville (1.6% Hispanic), Wilson (0% Hispanic), and Knapp (0% Hispanic). Downing is less Hispanic than neighboring Emerald (18.3% Hispanic).

Downing's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Downing, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Downing is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Downing ranks 98th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downing's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Downing's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.7%.

Downing is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glenwood City (1% Native American/Other), Boyceville (1% Native American/Other), Wilson (0% Native American/Other), Knapp (0% Native American/Other), and Emerald (0% Native American/Other).

Downing's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Downing, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Downing is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Downing ranks 549th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downing's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Downing's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.5%.

Downing is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenwood City (2.9% Multiracial), Boyceville (1.1% Multiracial), and Emerald (0% Multiracial). Downing is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilson (6% 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.