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Damascus

Arkansas · 382 residents · 1.862 sq mi
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Damascus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,969. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,400. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
382
+25%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
205 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
−17%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2403133864585311990201020202024Damascus
2024348
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,969
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,977 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,211
+21%since 2000
from $18,342 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services7.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+4%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(295)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(331)
Black1.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.4%(40)
Diversity Score38.4%(147)
Diversity Score
38
+575%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
−4%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damascus, Arkansas?

Damascus, Arkansas has about 382 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damascus, Arkansas?

The typical household in Damascus, Arkansas earns about $52,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Damascus, Arkansas expensive?

In Damascus, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $118,400, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Damascus, Arkansas?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Damascus, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Damascus, Arkansas?

About 27.5% of people in Damascus, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Damascus, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Damascus, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 118 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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