Downsville: Demographics & People
Downsville's population stands at 223 people, in 59 households. Population grew 64.0% from 136 (2022) to 223 (2024). Median age 24.7 years. (13.2y younger than Louisiana). Children under 18 are 45% of the population. Population is 84% White (non-Hispanic) and 5% Asian. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.25). 75% of households are family-led. County is losing 369 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 3.8 people per household (vs Louisiana avg 2.5).
- 25% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Louisiana 43%).
- 108 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Louisiana 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 64.0% from 136 (2022) to 223 (2024) — about 106.6× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~388 (extrapolated at 32.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 707.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 48,396 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 64.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 136 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 223 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 223 people (vs Louisiana 28,561) |
| Population Estimate | 707 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 24.7y is 14.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 45% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 24.7 years (vs Louisiana 37.9y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 45.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 223 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 101 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 61.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 46.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 15 |
| Population under 18 | 101 |
| Median age | 24.7 years (vs Louisiana 37.9y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 223 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.25 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 99 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 8 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 24.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 86.1% |
| Asian population | 5.4% (vs Louisiana 2.1%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.7% (vs Louisiana 6.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 83.9% (vs Louisiana 43.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
Top (7)
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 191 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 14 |
| Share born in this state | 85.7% |
| Share born in another state | 14.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 6.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 8.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 12 |
| From Africa | 5 |
Households & Family Composition
59 households. Averaging 3.1 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 75% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 33 families, 36% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 45 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 33 |
| Married couples with children | 12 |
| Single-parent households | 2 |
| Average household size | 3.09 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 16 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 9 |
| Family households | 44 households (vs Louisiana 7,441) |
| Households that are families | 74.6% (vs Louisiana 57.0%) |
| Total households | 59 households (vs Louisiana 11,381) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 11.0% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 369 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 11.0% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 35,506 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 35,875 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -369 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 10 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.6% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 22061 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 22 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 061 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Lincoln |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 14.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 12.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 16.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 22061 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Lincoln Parish |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,713 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 22061 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Lincoln Parish |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 50.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 44.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 42.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 46,742 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 45.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 223, booming, young community, middle-class, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 223 people (vs Louisiana 28,561) |
| Town Summary · County | Lincoln Parish |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade