Downs, IL Demographics

A map of Downs's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,508	1,128	91.9%	93.9%
Hispanic	86	15	5.2%	1.2%
Multiracial	24	42	1.5%	3.5%
Asian	17	8	1.0%	0.7%
Black	6	7	0.4%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Downs, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,641, a dramatic increase from the 1,201 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Downs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Downs has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Downs, that probability was 11.6% in 2020 and 15.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Downs is ranked the 550th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Downs was ranked the 637th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Downs's White Population

1,508 residents of Downs, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Downs is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Downs ranks 334th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downs's White population has grown by an estimated 33.7%. White residents' share of Downs's population has decreased from 93.9% to 91.9%.

Downs is more White than neighboring Bloomington (69.4% White), Heyworth (90% White), and Normal (75.4% White). Downs is less White than neighboring Le Roy (96.3% White), and Towanda (96% White).

Downs's Black Population

6 residents of Downs, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Downs is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Downs ranks 806th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downs's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Downs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Downs is more Black than neighboring Heyworth (0% Black), and Towanda (0% Black). Downs is less Black than neighboring Bloomington (10.2% Black), Le Roy (0.9% Black), and Normal (10.8% Black).

Downs's Asian Population

17 residents of Downs, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Downs is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Downs ranks 517th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downs's Asian population has grown by an estimated 112.5%. Asian residents' share of Downs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Downs is more Asian than neighboring Heyworth (0.3% Asian), and Le Roy (0% Asian). Downs is less Asian than neighboring Bloomington (8.3% Asian), Normal (4.1% Asian), and Towanda (1.1% Asian).

Downs's Hispanic Population

86 residents of Downs, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Downs is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Downs ranks 1187th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 473.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Downs's population has increased from 1.2% to 5.2%.

Downs is more Hispanic than neighboring Le Roy (1.2% Hispanic), and Towanda (0% Hispanic). Downs is less Hispanic than neighboring Bloomington (7.3% Hispanic), Heyworth (5.6% Hispanic), and Normal (7.2% Hispanic).

Downs's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Downs, 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 Downs is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Downs ranks 1133rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

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

Downs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomington (0.6% Native American/Other), Heyworth (1.9% Native American/Other), and Normal (0.3% Native American/Other).

Downs's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Downs, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Downs is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Downs ranks 724th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downs's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Downs's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.5%.

Downs is less Multiracial than neighboring Bloomington (4.2% Multiracial), Heyworth (2.2% Multiracial), Normal (2.2% Multiracial), and Towanda (2.9% 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.