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Damascus

Ohio · 443 residents · 0.799 sq mi
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Damascus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,167. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2011, reaching $103,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 49% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 211%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
443
+52%vs 2011
vs 291 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
554 / sq mi
+52%vs 2011
vs 364 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
−32%vs 2011
vs 56.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
172254337419502201020202024Damascus
2024361
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,167
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $28,587 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,217
−18%vs 2011
vs $13,631 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
+27%vs 2011
vs 0.270 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,500
+211%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $34,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−30.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.0% in 2011
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
34.4%
+19.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.2%
+31.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.3
+257%vs 2011
vs 1.2 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.7%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Female
52.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damascus, Ohio?

Damascus, Ohio has about 443 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damascus, Ohio?

The typical household in Damascus, Ohio earns about $24,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Damascus, Ohio expensive?

In Damascus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $103,500.

How educated are people in Damascus, Ohio?

About 12.0% 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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