Downey

Overview for Downey, CA

114,293 people live in Downey, where the median age is 35.9 and the average individual income is $31,818. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

114,293

Total Population

35.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$31,818

Average individual Income

Around Downey, CA

There's plenty to do around Downey, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

87
Very Walkable
Walking Score
52
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including JB Wholesale Roofing & Building Supplies, Latin Mirage Dance Studio, and Majestic Gymnastics.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 4.49 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.1 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.35 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.94 miles 21 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.88 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.94 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Downey, CA

Downey has 34,497 households, with an average household size of 3.29. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Downey do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 114,293 people call Downey home. The population density is 9,210.82 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

114,293

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.9

Median Age

48.44 / 51.56%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 12.06%

0-9 Years

10-17: 11.39%

10-17 Years

18-24: 9.2%

18-24 Years

25-64: 53.95%

25-64 Years

65-74: 8.4%

65-74 Years

75+: 5%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 14781 (25%)
  • High School Degree 19460 (33%)
  • Associate Degree 7237 (12%)
  • Bachelor Degree 13432 (23%)
  • Graduate Degree 4706 (8%)
34,497

Total Households

3.29

Average Household Size

$31,818

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 14,323 (42%)

Without Children: 20,174 (58%)

Marital Status

Married 33%
Single 32%
Divorced 8%
Separated 4%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 12%

White Collar: 88%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 7%
15 to 29 Minutes 14%
30 to 59 Minutes 17%
60+ Minutes 6%

Schools in Downey, CA

Primary Schools (13)
Middle Schools (4)
High Schools (5)
Mixed Schools (8)
The following schools are within or nearby Downey. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Rio San Gabriel Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Ward (E. W.) Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 3rd
3/5
PUBLIC
4th - 5th
3/5
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 3rd
No rating available
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