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Downs, IL


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Downs, Illinois

Downs, Illinois, in McLean county, is 8 miles SE of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 119 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Bloomington - Normal metropolitan area. Downs has a population of 776.

The People and Families of Downs

In Downs, about 69% of adults are married. Downs is considered a village for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village.

Interestingly, Downs is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Downs had a median family income of $56,932. Downs has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Downs ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Downs Housing

About 84% of housing units in Downs are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Downs, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the village than in most places of its size.

High Points

Downs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Downs People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Downs Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Downs Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Downs Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Downs, IL

Comparing Downs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men74
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Women63
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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