Downey, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Downey, California is 111,793 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest city in California. The median household income is $87,400, the median home value is $728,500, and the median age is 37.0.
The population has declined 2.2% since 2010 (111,785 → 109,368).
111,793
Population
9009
People / sq mi
$87,400
Median Income
$728,500
Median Home Value
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Downey covers 12.4 sq mi of land at 9009 people per square mile.
About Downey, CA
Downey is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 5.5% of the population. With 111,793 residents, Downey is a city in California.
Median household income is $87,400, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.0%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $728,500, with typical rent around $1,892.
Roughly 25.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 8.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Downey city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Downey city had a population of 111,785 in 2010 and 109,368 in 2024, a -2.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 113,966 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.15%.
109,368
Population (2024)
111,785
Population (2010)
113,966
Peak (2020)
-0.15%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 111,785 |
| 2011 | 112,215 |
| 2012 | 112,582 |
| 2013 | 112,858 |
| 2014 | 113,091 |
| 2015 | 113,260 |
| 2016 | 112,896 |
| 2017 | 112,426 |
| 2018 | 111,915 |
| 2019 | 111,126 |
| 2020 | 113,966 |
| 2021 | 111,568 |
| 2022 | 110,244 |
| 2023 | 109,553 |
| 2024 | 109,368 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$87,400
Median Household Income
$37,122
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$728,500
Median Home Value
$1,892
Median Rent
50.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
81.3%
High School+
25.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.9%
Drive Alone
73.5%
Public Transit
8.3%
Work From Home
31.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
5.5%
Foreign Born
34.9%
Non-English at Home
2.9%
Veterans
11.1%
With Disability
92.2%
Health Insurance
96.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.1% |
| Retail Trade | 9.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.9% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Information | 5.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.0% |
| Public Administration | 4.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Downey, California has a population of 111,793 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Downey, California is $87,400, with 7.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Downey, California is $728,500, with median monthly rent at $1,892 and a homeownership rate of 50.7%.
The median age in Downey, California is 37.0 years. The population is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
The population has declined 2.2% since 2010 (111,785 → 109,368).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.