Downey, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
111,263
Unemployment
6.1%
Poverty
8.4%
Median Home
$582,500
Median Income
$75,974
Median Rent
$1,569
Downey SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
4
Downey, CA Crime Report
2,454
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,209.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-5.81%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Downey / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,454 | 2,209.7 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 301 | 271.0 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.8 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 107 | 96.3 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 169 | 152.2 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,153 | 1,938.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 244 | 219.7 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,215 | 1,094.1 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 694 | 624.9 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Downey, CA Cost Of Living
144
Downey's Overall Cost Of Living
Downey's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Downey | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 213 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 134 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 126 | 100 | |
Downey, CA Photos
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Rankings for Downey in California
Map Of Downey, CA
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Population over time in Downey
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 111,263 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 112,901 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 113,358 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 113,223 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 113,407 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 113,082 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 112,334 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 111,807 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 111,329 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 110,921 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Downey
| Race | Downey | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14.0% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.1% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.9% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 74.2% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Downey
| Gender | Downey | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Downey for adults over 25
| Education | Downey | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Downey, California
| Income | Downey | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.3% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.3% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
