Downey, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
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Population
| Metric | Downey | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 108,619 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8641.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.08% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 35,068 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Downey grew by 4.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 113,076 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Downey has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Downey | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,713 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.76% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Downey is about 7% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Downey | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $709,939 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,895 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 50.9% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Downey is about 31.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,895 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Downey spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 236 hours, about 9.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Downey | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 56.7 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 236 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,322 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 61,008 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,769 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Downey is 28 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Downey has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Downey | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.19 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Downey has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Downey | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Downey, California.
What is the population of Downey, California?
The population of Downey, California is 108,619, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Downey, California?
The population density of Downey, California is 8641.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Downey, California?
The median household income in Downey, California is $89,713, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Downey, California?
The median home price in Downey, California is $709,939, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Downey, California?
The unemployment rate in Downey, California is 5.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.