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Damascus

Georgia · 254 residents · 1.761 sq mi
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Damascus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $42,500. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
−8%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+20%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1702322943564181990201020202024Damascus
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,750
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,863
−6%since 2000
from $12,583 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance30.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing15.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services14.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$456
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−49.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
34.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+1%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(100)
Black63.5%(176)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.8%(160)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(82)
Black63.8%(162)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian2.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.5%(151)
Diversity Score
60
+3%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damascus, Georgia?

Damascus, Georgia has about 254 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damascus, Georgia?

The typical household in Damascus, Georgia earns about $29,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Damascus, Georgia expensive?

In Damascus, Georgia, the median home is worth about $42,500, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Damascus, Georgia?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Damascus, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Damascus, Georgia?

About 7.7% of people in Damascus, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Damascus, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Damascus, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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