Downs, Kansas

Downs is a city in Osborne County, Kansas, United States.

[3] Downs had its start in the year 1879 when the Central Branch Railroad was extended to that point.

In 1910, the city had a population of 1,427. Business included two newspapers, a public library, flour mills, grain elevators, and an opera house.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all land.

[7] The 2020 United States census counted 800 people, 384 households, and 202 families in Downs.

There were 499 housing units at an average density of 445.5 per square mile (172.0/km2).

42.2% of households consisted of individuals and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 508 housing units at an average density of 508.0 per square mile (196.1/km2).

39.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 543 housing units at an average density of 492.5 per square mile (190.2/km2).

38.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The community is served by Waconda USD 272 public school district.

Map of Kansas highlighting Osborne County
Map of Kansas highlighting Osborne County