Downsville, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 305, 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 Wisconsin, within Dunn County. The total population is 305. It ranks as the 630th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Downsville is 36.5 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. 16.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Downsville is $86,875. This is 12% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 33.1%. This is 918% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $200,000. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Downsville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Downsville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.7% of all residents.

Education

48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Downsville in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.3%. Notably, 27.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Downsville, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.