CITY · 2020 ACS
Damascus
Ohio · 418 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 $48,438. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2019. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024361
Section 02
Income & economy
$48,438
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,902 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing16.8%
Other services9.1%
Public administration9.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(385)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(38)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
92.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Damascus, Ohio?
Damascus, Ohio has about 418 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Damascus, Ohio?
The typical household in Damascus, Ohio earns about $48,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
How educated are people in Damascus, Ohio?
About 24.0% 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 8.4% of people in Damascus, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.
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