Downsville, LA Demographics

A map of Downsville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	187	101	83.9%	84.2%
Multiracial	18	4	8.1%	3.3%
Asian	12	3	5.4%	2.5%
Hispanic	6	8	2.7%	6.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	3.3%

Downsville, Louisiana has an estimated population of 223, a dramatic increase from the 120 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.9% White, 8.1% Multiracial, 5.4% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Downsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Downsville is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Downsville, that probability was 28.4% in 2020 and 28.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Downsville is ranked the 429th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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). Downsville was ranked the 470th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Downsville's White Population

187 residents of Downsville, or 83.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Downsville is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Downsville ranks 95th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downsville's White population has grown by an estimated 85.1%. White residents' share of Downsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 83.9%.

Downsville is more White than neighboring Choudrant (78.8% White), Calhoun (77.1% White), and Farmerville (30% White). Downsville is less White than neighboring Claiborne (86.2% White), and Eros (88.3% White).

Downsville's Black Population

0 residents of Downsville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Downsville is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Downsville ranks 480th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

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

Downsville is less Black than neighboring Choudrant (1.1% Black), Farmerville (58.6% Black), and Claiborne (7.4% Black).

Downsville's Asian Population

12 residents of Downsville, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Downsville is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Downsville ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downsville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Downsville's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.4%.

Downsville is more Asian than neighboring Choudrant (4.9% Asian), Calhoun (0% Asian), Farmerville (1.3% Asian), Claiborne (2.4% Asian), and Eros (0% Asian).

Downsville's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Downsville, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Downsville is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Downsville ranks 91st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downsville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Downsville's population has decreased from 6.7% to 2.7%.

Downsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Claiborne (2.6% Hispanic). Downsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Choudrant (8.9% Hispanic), Calhoun (22.9% Hispanic), Farmerville (10% Hispanic), and Eros (10.7% Hispanic).

Downsville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Downsville, 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 Downsville is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Downsville ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downsville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Downsville's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.0%.

Downsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eros (1% Native American/Other).

Downsville's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Downsville, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Downsville is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Downsville ranks 244th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downsville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Downsville's population has increased from 3.3% to 8.1%.

Downsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Choudrant (6.4% Multiracial), Calhoun (0% Multiracial), Farmerville (0.2% Multiracial), Claiborne (1.4% Multiracial), and Eros (0% 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.