Downsville Authority

Downsville is a middle-income, family-oriented village of 223.

Downsville, Louisiana

Population in Downsville stands at 223 — placing it among the smaller communities of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. Households here earn a median of $69,028.

Definition and scope

Downsville is a chartered municipality within Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, Louisiana. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Ruston, LA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Downsville has approximately 223 residents. The median age is 24.7 years. Roughly 70% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $235,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 83.9%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
• Asian: 5.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Downsville is $69,028. Poverty rate stands at 20.6%. Educational attainment: 22.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Downsville:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

Union Parish Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Union Parish Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Hope, AR.

Geography and climate

Downsville sits at an elevation of 262 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8b.

References

• Louisiana State Authority — state-level reference for Louisiana.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.