CITY
Damascus
Ohio · 361 residents · 0.799 sq mi
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The short version
The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $137,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024361
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.5%(9)
5 to 93.9%(14)
10 to 141.7%(6)
15 to 195.8%(21)
20 to 2414.1%(51)
25 to 3419.7%(71)
35 to 447.8%(28)
45 to 5413.6%(49)
55 to 644.7%(17)
65 to 7412.7%(46)
75 to 8413.6%(49)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Retail trade2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$137,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(7)
18
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5.8%(21)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
92.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20%(36)
Married53.9%(97)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced26.1%(47)
Women 15+
Never married29.6%(45)
Married61.8%(94)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.6%(13)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Damascus, Ohio?
Damascus, Ohio has about 361 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is Damascus, Ohio expensive?
In Damascus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $137,500.
How educated are people in Damascus, Ohio?
About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Damascus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Damascus, Ohio?
About 0.0% of people in Damascus, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.
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OhioDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024