Downsville, Maryland facts for kids
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Downsville, Maryland
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 Downsville, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Downsville, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 341 |
| • Density | 545.60/sq mi (210.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583609 |
Downsville is a small place in Washington County, Maryland. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not an official town with its own local government. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This just means the U.S. Census Bureau counts the people living there.
In 2010, about 355 people lived in Downsville. By 2020, this number was 341. It is located in the southwestern part of Washington County. You can find it near Williamsport and Hagerstown. Downsville is part of the larger Hagerstown Metropolitan Area.
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Where is Downsville Located?
Downsville is in the state of Maryland, in the Washington County area. It sits southeast of Williamsport and southwest of Hagerstown. You can reach it by following Maryland Route 63 or Maryland Route 632.
How Big is Downsville?
The U.S. Census Bureau measures the size of communities. Downsville covers an area of about 0.63 square miles (1.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
How Many People Live in Downsville?
The number of people living in Downsville changes over time. This is called its population. The U.S. government counts the population every ten years. This is known as the U.S. Decennial Census.
In 2010, the population of Downsville was 355 people. By the time of the 2020 census, the population was 341 people. This shows a small decrease in the number of residents.
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| 2020 | 341 | — | |
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See also
- For more information about Downsville in Spanish, you can visit: Downsville (Maryland) para niños
