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Damascus

Oregon · 10,539 residents · 17.609 sq mi
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Damascus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,827. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $384,900. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,539
+11%since 2009
from 9,496 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Population density
599 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 539 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
−1%since 2009
from 43.8 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
9K10K11K12K12K200920202024Damascus
202411K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,827
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $76,979 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,762
−19%since 2009
from $41,860 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$384,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $380,200 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $855 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 96.5% in 2009
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
−5%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(8,530)
Black0.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino3%(281)
Asian4.2%(395)
Other2.3%(223)
Diversity Score23.7%(2,254)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(9,343)
Black0.6%(66)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(467)
Asian3.4%(356)
Other2.5%(267)
Diversity Score25.5%(2,690)
Diversity Score
26
+8%since 2009
from 24 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.1%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damascus, Oregon?

Damascus, Oregon has about 10,539 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damascus, Oregon?

The typical household in Damascus, Oregon earns about $81,827 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 $384,900, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Damascus, Oregon?

About 29.1% 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 1.9% of people in Damascus, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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