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CITY · 2020 ACS

Damascus

Oregon · 11,050 residents · 17.609 sq mi
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Damascus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $477,200. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,050
−1%since 2019
from 11,161 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Median age
44.2
+2%since 2019
from 43.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
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202411K
200920202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.6%(504)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(731)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.7%(744)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(773)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(607)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.2%(911)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.1%(1,332)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413%(1,432)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.3%(1,692)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.7%(1,516)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(629)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(179)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,923
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $93,963 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,443
+10%since 2019
from $35,935 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $434,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,485
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,598 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.7% in 2019
9.5% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+5%since 2019
from 4.6 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(9,073)
Black0.7%(74)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,104)
Asian5.2%(584)
Other2.9%(326)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(8,860)
Black0.8%(91)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(895)
Asian3.9%(432)
Other3.2%(353)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8%(878)
Puerto Rican0.7%(75)
Cuban0%(4)
Asian origin
Laotian1.5%(168)
Vietnamese1%(109)
Cambodian0.9%(95)
Filipino0.6%(64)
Japanese0.2%(18)
Chinese0.1%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German22.7%(2,489)
English16.1%(1,770)
Irish9.1%(999)
American5.9%(646)
Welsh4%(444)
Norwegian4%(440)
Scottish3.7%(407)
Swedish3.3%(362)
Italian3.3%(361)
French2.7%(293)
Ukrainian2.6%(290)
Dutch1.6%(180)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.6%(171)
Polish1.2%(128)
Romanian1%(112)
Russian0.7%(82)
British0.7%(79)
Finnish0.6%(71)
Palestinian0.5%(57)
Canadian0.4%(39)
Hungarian0.3%(37)
Croatian0.3%(31)
Swiss0.3%(31)
Danish0.2%(26)
Belgian0.2%(21)
Serbian0.2%(21)
Syrian0.2%(17)
Portuguese0.1%(15)
Lebanese0.1%(11)
Greek0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
−6%since 2019
from 34.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 61.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
Foreign born
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.6%(1,437)
Married60%(3,010)
Widowed2.7%(135)
Divorced8.7%(435)
Women 15+
Never married19.5%(912)
Married62.7%(2,931)
Widowed10%(468)
Divorced7.8%(363)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damascus, Oregon?

Damascus, Oregon has about 11,050 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damascus, Oregon?

The typical household in Damascus, Oregon earns about $97,923 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 $477,200, and the typical rent is about $1,485 a month.

How educated are people in Damascus, Oregon?

About 28.7% 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 3.1% 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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