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Damascus

Maryland · 15,257 residents · 14.243 sq mi
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Damascus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,035. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $428,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,257
+33%since 2000
from 11,430 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,071 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+10%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K14K16K18K1990201020202024Damascus
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,035
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,447 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,486
+41%since 2000
from $26,659 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$428,100
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,468
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $728 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(11,020)
Black7.7%(1,172)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(1,769)
Asian5.6%(855)
Other3.2%(490)
Diversity Score57.3%(8,739)
Diversity Score
57
+120%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damascus, Maryland?

Damascus, Maryland has about 15,257 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damascus, Maryland?

The typical household in Damascus, Maryland earns about $102,035 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 $428,100, and the typical rent is about $1,468 a month.

How educated are people in Damascus, Maryland?

About 45.5% 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 5.5% of people in Damascus, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Damascus, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Damascus, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,440 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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