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CITY · 2020 ACS

Damascus

Maryland · 17,224 residents · 14.243 sq mi
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Damascus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,446. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $415,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,224
+51%since 2000
from 11,430 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
39.4
+17%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K14K16K18K1990201020202024Damascus
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.5%(940)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(1,157)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.8%(1,346)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.2%(1,242)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(1,032)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.3%(1,949)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.5%(2,156)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.8%(2,377)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.4%(2,831)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.7%(1,493)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.3%(563)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.8%(138)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,446
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,447 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,260
+81%since 2000
from $26,659 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$415,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,344
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $728 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−23%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Damascus on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(9,959)
Black4.5%(518)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(493)
Asian2.2%(252)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(10,353)
Black9.6%(1,648)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(3,068)
Asian6.5%(1,116)
Other5.5%(944)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Central American7.1%(1,218)
Salvadoran6.1%(1,050)
Colombian1.5%(249)
Puerto Rican1.4%(239)
Mexican1%(175)
Venezuelan0.6%(107)
Guatemalan0.5%(77)
Honduran0.4%(73)
Chilean0.3%(54)
Cuban0.2%(35)
Ecuadorian0.1%(24)
+ 6 more hispanic origin groups with data
Peruvian0.1%(20)
Spaniard0.1%(20)
Panamanian0.1%(16)
Bolivian0.1%(13)
Dominican0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese1.6%(273)
Asian Indian1.3%(217)
Filipino0.6%(106)
Pakistani0.6%(104)
Vietnamese0.6%(98)
Cambodian0.5%(91)
Japanese0.4%(73)
Korean0.2%(42)
Sri Lankan0.2%(37)
Indonesian0.1%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish17.1%(2,928)
German15.7%(2,689)
English14.8%(2,536)
Italian6%(1,020)
American5.8%(994)
Polish4.5%(771)
Scottish2.6%(453)
French1.7%(288)
Greek1.6%(277)
Russian1.3%(226)
+ 33 more ancestry groups with data
Armenian1%(176)
Welsh1%(176)
Dutch0.8%(142)
Lithuanian0.7%(116)
Nigerian0.6%(111)
British0.6%(106)
Arab0.6%(98)
Swedish0.4%(70)
Hungarian0.4%(66)
Czech0.4%(64)
Norwegian0.3%(59)
Ukrainian0.3%(52)
Croatian0.3%(46)
Slovak0.3%(44)
Swiss0.2%(31)
Slovene0.2%(28)
Latvian0.2%(27)
Guyanese0.2%(26)
West Indian0.1%(24)
Jamaican0.1%(24)
Palestinian0.1%(23)
Iranian0.1%(22)
Romanian0.1%(22)
Canadian0.1%(20)
Lebanese0.1%(17)
Bulgarian0.1%(14)
Brazilian0.1%(13)
Ghanaian0.1%(13)
Belgian0.1%(9)
Syrian0%(7)
Finnish0%(7)
Danish0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population · Largest Salvadoran population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.3%(2,106)
Married60.9%(4,227)
Widowed1.2%(86)
Divorced7.6%(526)
Women 15+
Never married28.4%(2,150)
Married56.5%(4,279)
Widowed6.5%(489)
Divorced8.7%(660)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damascus, Maryland?

Damascus, Maryland has about 17,224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damascus, Maryland?

The typical household in Damascus, Maryland earns about $128,446 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 $415,000, and the typical rent is about $1,344 a month.

How educated are people in Damascus, Maryland?

About 47.1% 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 4.1% 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 7,407 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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