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Damascus

Virginia · 788 residents · 0.797 sq mi
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Damascus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,833. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 193 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,000. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 66% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
788
−20%since 2000
from 981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+13%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5776877989081K1990201020202024Damascus
2024772
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,833
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,980
+67%since 2000
from $14,995 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
45.4% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+56%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Damascus on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(737)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(21)
Diversity Score10.2%(81)
Diversity Score
10
+93%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+35.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+7%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damascus, Virginia?

Damascus, Virginia has about 788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damascus, Virginia?

The typical household in Damascus, Virginia earns about $25,833 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 $119,000, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Damascus, Virginia?

About 19.6% 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 13.9% 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 130 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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