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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Damascus

Maryland · 9,817 residents · 14.243 sq mi
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Damascus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $54,879. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $161,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,817
−14%vs 2000
vs 11,430 in 2000
1990 – 2024
689 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.7
−12%vs 2000
vs 33.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9K11K14K16K18K1990201020202024Damascus
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,879
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,447 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,801
−29%vs 2000
vs $26,659 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$161,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $181,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$696
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $728 in 2000
US average: $450
84.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.2% in 2000
15.1% rent
2.9
+16%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(9,959)
Black4.5%(518)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(493)
Asian2.2%(252)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(2,970)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(9,220)
Black3.1%(306)
Hispanic / Latino2%(194)
Asian1.8%(180)
Other1.1%(111)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,841)
19
−28%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.1%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.3%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.7 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Damascus, Maryland?

Damascus, Maryland has about 9,817 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Damascus, Maryland?

The typical household in Damascus, Maryland earns about $54,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Damascus, Maryland expensive?

In Damascus, Maryland, the median home is worth about $161,100, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Damascus, Maryland?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Damascus, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Damascus, Maryland?

About 2.2% of people in Damascus, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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