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'''Downing''' is a city located in [[Schuyler County, Missouri]]. As of the [[2000]] census, the city had a total population of 396.
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Downing is located at 40&deg;29'16" North, 92&deg;22'5" West (40.487682, -92.368022)[[Geographic references|<sup>1</sup>]].
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 1.7 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (0.7 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 1.7 km&sup2; (0.7 mi&sup2;) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
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== Demographics ==
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As of the [[census]] of [[2000]], there are 396 people, 176 households, and 99 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] is 228.2/km&sup2; (595.4/mi&sup2;). There are 210 housing units at an average density of 121.0/km&sup2; (315.7/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the city is 95.96% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.00% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.25% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.00% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.26% from other races, and 2.53% from two or more races. 2.27% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.
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There are 176 households out of which 26.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% are married couples living together, 6.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% are non-families. 39.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 3.03.
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In the city the population is spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 80.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.3 males.
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'''Downing''' is a city in [[Schuyler County, Missouri|Schuyler County]], [[Missouri]], United States. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], its population was 300.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=redistricting&g=1600000US2919990&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P1&hidePreview=true|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 18, 2021}}</ref> It is part of the [[Kirksville, Missouri|Kirksville]] [[Kirksville micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].


==History==
The median income for a household in the city is $18,864, and the median income for a family is $26,875. Males have a median income of $25,000 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,626. 18.9% of the population and 19.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 19.5% are under the age of 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older.
[[File:Downing Mo Jail.jpg|thumb|Downing Jail. No longer in use.]]
Although not being laid out as a town until 1872, the Downing area was one of the earliest settled areas of Schuyler County, with Henry Downing building a home and claiming land a few miles south of the area ''circa'' 1837. It was also near present-day Downing that the first school in the county was established. In the spring of 1841, a crude log cabin was built for use as a school near Henry Downing's home and Miss Esther Hathaway was employed as a teacher.<ref>''A History of Northeast Missouri'' by Walter Williams. Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, 1913. pp. 602-604</ref> One of the early names for the unincorporated settlement was Cherry Grove.

During the [[American Civil War|Civil War]], on July 1, 1862, a small skirmish took place near Cherry Grove. Cavalry from the second battalion, Eleventh [[Missouri State Militia (Union)|Missouri State Militia]], a pro-Union force, engaged a small number of Confederate troops under Colonel [[Joseph C. Porter]]. Porter's outnumbered forces were defeated, with four killed and several men and horses captured. The Union forces had one man badly injured, who would die a few days later. At the time of the skirmish, Porter was heavily involved in recruiting men in northeast Missouri for the Confederate cause. The following month, he would suffer a larger defeat some twenty-five miles southwest at the [[Battle of Kirksville]].

In September 1872, the Missouri Town Company created the original town plat, naming it for the president of the company, H. H. Downing.<ref>''History of Adair, Sullivan, Putnam, and Schuyler Counties, Missouri'', Goodspeed Publishing Co., Chicago, 1888. page 730.</ref> Land for the town, the railroad right of way, and depot were donated by James Prime, and the Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska Railway<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abandonedrails.com/Keokuk_and_Western_Railroad|title=Abandoned Rails: The Keokuk and Western Railroad|website=www.abandonedrails.com|access-date=2016-07-24}}</ref> constructed the depot in April, 1872.<ref>Application for National Register of Historic Places, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, 1981</ref> By the late 1880s, the Downing business district included four general stores, two drug stores, two grocers, two hardware stores, a restaurant, blacksmith, and two hotels. Manufacturing included two handle factories, a wagon maker, a hoop factory, a harness and saddle maker, and two combination saw/grist mills. Downing had two tobacco-buying warehouses in the late 1800s, with both reporting extensive business. At its peak in 1902, over 155,000 pounds of tobacco were dealt through the Downing warehouses. The town's location on the Keokuk & Western railroad provided opportunity for the convenient shipment of goods, crops, and livestock from the Downing area.

The [[Downing Railroad Depot]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1983 and now serves as a museum.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref> The depot was moved approximately one-quarter mile from its original trackside location and now serves as the centerpiece of a city park with other nearby buildings, including the former Downing jail.

==Geography==
[[File:Downing Mo 1.jpg|thumb|left|A portion of the Downing, Missouri business district. Many buildings date before 1900.]]
Downing is located at {{coord|40|29|16|N|92|22|5|W|type:city}} (40.487682, -92.368022).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.67|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|0.66|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 152
|1890= 406
|1900= 501
|1910= 513
|1920= 566
|1930= 514
|1940= 507
|1950= 453
|1960= 463
|1970= 406
|1980= 462
|1990= 359
|2000= 396
|2010= 335
|2020= 300
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-08}}</ref> of 2010, there were 335 people, 160 households, and 90 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|507.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 195 housing units at an average density of {{convert|295.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 2.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 160 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.8% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 396 people, 176 households, and 99 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|595.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 210 housing units at an average density of {{convert|315.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.96% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.25% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.26% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.53% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.27% of the population.

There were 176 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $18,864, and the median income for a family was $26,875. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $13,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,626. About 19.8% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 19.0% of those age 65 or over.

==References==
<references />

==External links==
* Historic maps of Downing in the [http://dl.mospace.umsystem.edu/mu/islandora/object/mu%3A138779 Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection] at the [[University of Missouri]]

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[[Category:Kirksville micropolitan area, Missouri]]
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Latest revision as of 14:22, 16 July 2023

Downing, Missouri
City
Historic Downing railroad depot
Historic Downing railroad depot
Location of Downing, Missouri
Location of Downing, Missouri
Coordinates: 40°29′14″N 92°22′08″W / 40.48722°N 92.36889°W / 40.48722; -92.36889
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountySchuyler
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2)
 • Land0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[2]
873 ft (266 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
300
 • Density455.24/sq mi (175.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63536
Area code660
FIPS code29-19990[3]
GNIS feature ID2394558[2]

Downing is a city in Schuyler County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 300.[4] It is part of the Kirksville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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Downing Jail. No longer in use.

Although not being laid out as a town until 1872, the Downing area was one of the earliest settled areas of Schuyler County, with Henry Downing building a home and claiming land a few miles south of the area circa 1837. It was also near present-day Downing that the first school in the county was established. In the spring of 1841, a crude log cabin was built for use as a school near Henry Downing's home and Miss Esther Hathaway was employed as a teacher.[5] One of the early names for the unincorporated settlement was Cherry Grove.

During the Civil War, on July 1, 1862, a small skirmish took place near Cherry Grove. Cavalry from the second battalion, Eleventh Missouri State Militia, a pro-Union force, engaged a small number of Confederate troops under Colonel Joseph C. Porter. Porter's outnumbered forces were defeated, with four killed and several men and horses captured. The Union forces had one man badly injured, who would die a few days later. At the time of the skirmish, Porter was heavily involved in recruiting men in northeast Missouri for the Confederate cause. The following month, he would suffer a larger defeat some twenty-five miles southwest at the Battle of Kirksville.

In September 1872, the Missouri Town Company created the original town plat, naming it for the president of the company, H. H. Downing.[6] Land for the town, the railroad right of way, and depot were donated by James Prime, and the Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska Railway[7] constructed the depot in April, 1872.[8] By the late 1880s, the Downing business district included four general stores, two drug stores, two grocers, two hardware stores, a restaurant, blacksmith, and two hotels. Manufacturing included two handle factories, a wagon maker, a hoop factory, a harness and saddle maker, and two combination saw/grist mills. Downing had two tobacco-buying warehouses in the late 1800s, with both reporting extensive business. At its peak in 1902, over 155,000 pounds of tobacco were dealt through the Downing warehouses. The town's location on the Keokuk & Western railroad provided opportunity for the convenient shipment of goods, crops, and livestock from the Downing area.

The Downing Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and now serves as a museum.[9] The depot was moved approximately one-quarter mile from its original trackside location and now serves as the centerpiece of a city park with other nearby buildings, including the former Downing jail.

Geography

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A portion of the Downing, Missouri business district. Many buildings date before 1900.

Downing is located at 40°29′16″N 92°22′5″W / 40.48778°N 92.36806°W / 40.48778; -92.36806 (40.487682, -92.368022).[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.67 square miles (1.74 km2), of which 0.66 square miles (1.71 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[11]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880152—
1890406167.1%
190050123.4%
19105132.4%
192056610.3%
1930514−9.2%
1940507−1.4%
1950453−10.7%
19604632.2%
1970406−12.3%
198046213.8%
1990359−22.3%
200039610.3%
2010335−15.4%
2020300−10.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

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As of the census[13] of 2010, there were 335 people, 160 households, and 90 families residing in the city. The population density was 507.6 inhabitants per square mile (196.0/km2). There were 195 housing units at an average density of 295.5 per square mile (114.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.3% Asian, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 160 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.8% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 396 people, 176 households, and 99 families residing in the city. The population density was 595.4 inhabitants per square mile (229.9/km2). There were 210 housing units at an average density of 315.7 per square mile (121.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.96% White, 0.25% Native American, 1.26% from other races, and 2.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.27% of the population.

There were 176 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $18,864, and the median income for a family was $26,875. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,626. About 19.8% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 19.0% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Downing, Missouri
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  5. ^ A History of Northeast Missouri by Walter Williams. Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, 1913. pp. 602-604
  6. ^ History of Adair, Sullivan, Putnam, and Schuyler Counties, Missouri, Goodspeed Publishing Co., Chicago, 1888. page 730.
  7. ^ "Abandoned Rails: The Keokuk and Western Railroad". www.abandonedrails.com. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
  8. ^ Application for National Register of Historic Places, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, 1981
  9. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  11. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
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