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Damascus

Georgia · 212 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 $36,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $135,900. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
−23%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
120 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+48%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1702322943564181990201020202024Damascus
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,241
+53%since 2000
from $12,583 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade27.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,900
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+166%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.7%(65)
Black64.6%(137)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.5%(124)
Diversity Score
58
+1%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.7%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damascus, Georgia?

Damascus, Georgia has about 212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damascus, Georgia?

The typical household in Damascus, Georgia earns about $36,250 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 $135,900, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Damascus, Georgia?

About 12.7% 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 14.5% 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 85 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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