Downsville, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 223, Downsville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Downsville is a small community located in Louisiana, within Lincoln Parish. The total population is 223. It ranks as the 429th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Downsville is 24.7 years. This is 35% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 45.3% of the population under 18, Downsville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Downsville is $69,028. This is 14% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.6%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Downsville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $235,400. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Downsville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.9% of the population. Asian residents account for 5.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.9% vs 55.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.4% vs 1.7%).

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Downsville, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.