Demographics & People — Downey, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 111,793 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~109,000 |
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| Median Age | 37.7 |
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| Total Households | 34,727 |
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| Family Households | 27,040 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.19 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5093 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33,350 |
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| Black or African American | 4,135 |
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| Asian | 8,242 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 84,134 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 84,070 |
| Other groups | 82,048 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 65,259 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 18,178 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 9,196 |
| American | 4,585 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 3,885 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,695 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 3,614 |
| Hispanic: South American | 3,075 |
Language
| English Only | 37,102 |
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| Spanish | 60,133 |
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| Population 5+ | 106,158 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,281 |
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| Population 18+ | 87,423 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Downey, California.
