Downs, KS Demographics

A map of Downs's Population by Race

Downs, Kansas had a population of 800 in 2020. It was 92.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Downs, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, Downs is the 226th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Downs's White Population

739 residents of Downs identify as White, or 92.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Downs considerably larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Downs is ranked #169 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Downs is less White than neighboring Cawker City (96.3% White), Portis (94.2% White), Osborne (93.9% White), Tipton (94.3% White), and Glen Elder (94.8% White).

Downs's Black Population

0 residents of Downs identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Downs slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Downs is ranked #403 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Downs is less Black than neighboring Cawker City (0.2% Black), Osborne (0.1% Black), and Tipton (0.5% Black).

Downs's Asian Population

3 residents of Downs identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Downs roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Downs is ranked #225 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Downs is more Asian than neighboring Cawker City (0% Asian), Tipton (0% Asian), and Glen Elder (0.3% Asian). Downs is less Asian than neighboring Portis (1.2% Asian), and Osborne (0.6% Asian).

Downs's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Downs identify as Hispanic, or 2.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Downs slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Downs is ranked #521 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Downs is more Hispanic than neighboring Cawker City (0.7% Hispanic), Portis (1.2% Hispanic), Osborne (1.9% Hispanic), Tipton (0% Hispanic), and Glen Elder (1.9% Hispanic).

Downs's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Downs identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Downs roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Downs is ranked #240 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Downs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cawker City (0% Native American/Other), Portis (0% Native American/Other), Osborne (0.4% Native American/Other), Tipton (0% Native American/Other), and Glen Elder (0.3% Native American/Other).

Downs's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Downs identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Downs roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Downs is ranked #445 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Downs is more Multiracial than neighboring Cawker City (2.8% Multiracial), Portis (3.5% Multiracial), Osborne (3.1% Multiracial), and Glen Elder (2.8% Multiracial). Downs is less Multiracial than neighboring Tipton (5.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.