Downs, Illinois
| Downs | |
| Village | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | McLean |
| Townships | Downs, Oldtown |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Coordinates | 40°23′50″N 88°52′47″W / 40.39722°N 88.87972°WCoordinates: 40°23′50″N 88°52′47″W / 40.39722°N 88.87972°W |
| Area | 2.61 sq mi (7 km2) |
| - land | 2.61 sq mi (7 km2) |
| - water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population | 1,005 (2010) |
| Density | 286.8/sq mi (111/km2) |
| Mayor | Michael James |
| Timezone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Postal code | 61736 |
| Area code | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-20643 |
| GNIS ID | 2398746 |
   Location of Downs within Illinois
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| Website: http://www.villageofdowns.org | |
Downs is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,005 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Downs is located at 40°23′50″N 88°52′47″W / 40.39722°N 88.87972°W (40.397171, -88.879818).
According to the 2010 census, Downs has a total area of 2.61 square miles (6.76 km2), all land.
Downs was established in 1870 around a railroad depot. Previously the general area had been known as Priceville. Downs is named for Lawson Downs, a pioneer settler.
As of the census of 2000, there were 776 people, 284 households, and 220 families residing in the village. The population density was 286.8 people per square mile (110.6/km²). There were 301 housing units at an average density of 111.3 per square mile (42.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.81% White, 0.90% African American, 0.13% Asian, 0.52% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.
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