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Downsville, MD

Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland.

Population

958

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,533

ZIP codes

0

Downsville and its ZIP codes

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Downsville at a glance

  • Downsville is about 2.4 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $220,063, about 2.1 times the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $342,700 (18% below Maryland).

Local data for Downsville, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Downsville, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$220,063

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median home value

$342,700

Homeownership

73.9%

Bachelor's or higher

12.1%

Median age

26.9

Average commute

25.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (334), Italian Americans (253), German Americans (253).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Downsville.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,257

66,110 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,536

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.2B

FY 2026, $7,506 per person

Washington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Downsville, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone100.0%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Downsville, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

1,066

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

280

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 22°F

43.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Downsville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.6%

U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

12.6%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.0%

U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts

Cities near Downsville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FairplayCensus-designated place3.1 mi1.2
St. JamesCensus-designated place3.1 mi6
WilliamsportTown3.2 mi1
TilghmantonCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.5
BakersvilleCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.1
BreathedsvilleCensus-designated place4.1 mi0.4
MercersvilleCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.3
Falling Waters, WVCensus-designated place4.6 mi1.3
HalfwayCensus-designated place4.6 mi4.4
Kemps MillCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.3
PinesburgCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.7
FunkstownTown6.3 mi0.6
Wilson-ConococheagueCensus-designated place6.8 mi4.7
KeedysvilleTown7.1 mi0.8
SharpsburgTown7.1 mi0.2
HagerstownCity7.3 mi12.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Downsville, MD in?
Downsville is in Washington County, Maryland.
What is the population of Downsville, MD?
About 958 people live in Downsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Downsville?
Nearby places include Fairplay (3.1 mi), St. James (3.1 mi), Williamsport (3.2 mi), Tilghmanton (3.5 mi), Bakersville (3.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023