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Damascus

Oregon · 11,437 residents · 17.609 sq mi
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Damascus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $653,100. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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

11,437
+5%since 2023
from 10,888 in 2023
2009 – 2024
649 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 618 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.6
+3%since 2023
from 44.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20092024
9K10K11K12K12K200920202024Damascus
202411K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$122,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,774 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
$51,421
+11%since 2023
from $46,346 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.399
+4%since 2023
from 0.383 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$653,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $637,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
$2,654
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,554 in 2023
US average: $1,442
90.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
9.5% rent
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
24.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
35.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.3
−6%since 2023
from 5.6 in 2023
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(9,200)
Black0.5%(55)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(665)
Asian3.6%(391)
Other5.3%(577)
Diversity Score34.8%(3,786)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(9,475)
Black0.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(692)
Asian4.6%(531)
Other6.1%(699)
Diversity Score38%(4,348)
38
+9%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
11.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
−4%since 2023
from 29.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
71.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
14.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
61.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
43.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
47.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
90.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damascus, Oregon?

Damascus, Oregon has about 11,437 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damascus, Oregon?

The typical household in Damascus, Oregon earns about $122,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Damascus, Oregon expensive?

In Damascus, Oregon, the median home is worth about $653,100, and the typical rent is about $2,654 a month.

How educated are people in Damascus, Oregon?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Damascus, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Damascus, Oregon?

About 3.2% of people in Damascus, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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

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