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Damascus

Virginia · 780 residents (2025 est.) · 0.797 sq mi
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Damascus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,006. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 209 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $173,500. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 69% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
772
−21%since 2000
from 981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
969 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+1%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:780 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5776877989081K1990201020202024Damascus
2024772
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,006
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,886 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,720
+58%since 2000
from $14,995 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+3%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,500
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+103%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(951)
Black1.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(23)
Diversity Score15.7%(121)
Diversity Score
16
+196%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 34.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 55.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damascus, Virginia?

Damascus, Virginia has about 772 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damascus, Virginia?

The typical household in Damascus, Virginia earns about $29,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Damascus, Virginia expensive?

In Damascus, Virginia, the median home is worth about $173,500, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Damascus, Virginia?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Damascus, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Damascus, Virginia?

About 19.7% of people in Damascus, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Damascus, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Damascus, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 146 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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