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Downs, IL
Village in McLean County, Illinois.
Population
1,641
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
547
ZIP codes
0
Downs and its ZIP codes
Downs at a glance
- Downs is about 2.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $110,625 a year, 33% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,600 (9% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,258 a month.
Local data for Downs, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Downs, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,625
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$240,600
Median rent
$1,258/mo
Homeownership
90.9%
Bachelor's or higher
55.9%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (393), Irish Americans (323), Italian Americans (138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Downs.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,708
87,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $5,603 per person
How people get to work
Downs, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home17.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Downs, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Downs, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
Cities near Downs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BloomingtonCity | 6.8 mi | 27.1 |
| HeyworthVillage | 7.1 mi | 3.3 |
| Le RoyCity | 8 mi | 2.4 |
| ShirleyCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| EllsworthVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| NormalTown | 10 mi | 18.7 |
| TowandaVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Twin GroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| WapellaVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CooksvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ArrowsmithVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| HudsonVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| McLeanVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| De WittVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| WaynesvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Farmer CityCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Downs, IL in?
- Downs is in McLean County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Downs, IL?
- About 1,641 people live in Downs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Downs?
- Nearby places include Bloomington (6.8 mi), Heyworth (7.1 mi), Le Roy (8 mi), Shirley (9.1 mi), Ellsworth (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023