Downsville
Census-designated place in Dunn County, Wisconsin
Downsville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dunn County, Wisconsin, with 188 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 784 ft (239 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Menomonie, 7.9 miles N.
- 188residents (2020 Census)
- 784 ftelevation · 239 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 252 / sq mipopulation density
- 54737ZIP code
About Downsville
Downsville is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Dunn, located within Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States, where Highway 25 crosses the Red Cedar River. As of the 2020 census, its population was 188, up from 146 at the 2010 census.
The community was founded in 1855. Around that time, Ebenezer Thompson tried to dam the Red Cedar, but his half-built dam was destroyed by a flood. In 1857 Captain Downs tried again and succeeded in building a dam which powered a sawmill. The village was platted in 1859, and named for Downs. He sold the mill to Knapp, Stout & Co., who expanded it and added planing and shingle mills which employed about 100 men by 1891. By that year the town also had a steam feed mill and a stop on the Menomonie branch of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway.
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Living in Downsville
- Median household income
- $86,875
- Median home value
- $200,000
- Median age
- 36.5
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Downsville had 188 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 188 |
|---|---|
| Density | 252 per sq mi (97 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Downsville at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Dunn County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 188 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.75 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7751° N, 91.9287° W |
| ZIP code | 54737 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5520725 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Downsville
- Menomonie7.9 mi N
- Durand10.2 mi S
- Arkansaw10.7 mi SW
- Elmwood10.8 mi W
- Rock Falls12.0 mi E
- Elk Mound13.7 mi NE
- Knapp14.1 mi NW
- Tainter Lake15.0 mi N
- Plum City16.1 mi SW
- Spring Valley16.3 mi W
- Wilson17.4 mi NW
- Colfax18.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Downsville
What county is Downsville in?
Downsville is in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Downsville, WI?
188 people lived in Downsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Downsville, WI?
The ZIP code of Downsville is 54737.
What is the elevation of Downsville?
784 feet (239 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Downsville?
Menomonie (7.9 mi), Durand (10.2 mi), Arkansaw (10.7 mi), Elmwood (10.8 mi), Rock Falls (12.0 mi).
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