Damascus, MD

Census Place

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2023 Population

16,864

0.107% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Angela Alsobrooks

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.8

1.69% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

2.58%

48.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$153,994

3.19% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$496,500

4.57% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

9,950

4.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Damascus, MD had a population of 16.9k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $153,994. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Damascus, MD grew from 16,846 to 16,864, a 0.107% increase and its median household income grew from $149,234 to $153,994, a 3.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Damascus, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (61%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), Other (Hispanic) (7.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.81%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.39%).

None of the households in Damascus, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.9% of the residents in Damascus, MD are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Damascus, MD was $496,500, and the homeownership rate was 91.6%.

Most people in Damascus, MD N/A, and the average commute time was 37.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Damascus, MD was N/A per household.

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Population & Diversity

Damascus, MD is home to a population of 16.9k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 15.5% of Damascus, MD residents were born outside of the country (2.61k people).

In 2023, there were 5.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.3k people) in Damascus, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.26k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.9%

2023 Citizenship

96%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.9% of Damascus, MD residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Damascus, MD was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Damascus, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Damascus, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.3k ± 1.12k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.85k ± 545
Other (Hispanic)
1.26k ± 560

16%

Hispanic Population

2.7k people

16% of the people in Damascus, MD are hispanic (2.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Damascus, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maryland.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
115,960 ± 8,281 people
India
61,668 ± 6,066 people
Nigeria
45,887 ± 5,240 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 115,960 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,668 and Nigeria with 45,887.

Foreign-Born Population

15.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.61k people

12.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.12k people

As of 2023, 15.5% of Damascus, MD residents (2.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Damascus, MD was 12.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Damascus, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
368 ± 109
Gulf War (1990s)
306 ± 139
Vietnam
125 ± 78

Damascus, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Damascus, MD employs 9.95k people. The largest industries in Damascus, MD are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,336 people), Educational Services (1,275 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,166 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($147,704), Utilities ($146,917), and Public Administration ($123,516).

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,266. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.95k

2023 Value

± 762

4.08%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Damascus, MD grew at a rate of 4.08%, from 9.56k employees to 9.95k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Damascus, MD, are Management Occupations (1,740 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,041 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,012 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Damascus, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.95k

2023 Value

± 762

4.08%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Damascus, MD grew at a rate of 4.08%, from 9.56k employees to 9.95k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Damascus, MD, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,336 people), Educational Services (1,275 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,166 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Damascus, MD, though some of these residents may live in Damascus, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$81,974

Median earning men ± $11,219

$60,754

Median earning women ± $7,470

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($145,179), Wholesale Trade ($117,321), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($105,313).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($148,777), Public Administration ($103,833), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($91,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

0.617%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Damascus, MD. Showing the available data for Maryland.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (62.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (1.09%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Angela Alsobrooks

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.05% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (961k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Damascus, MD was $496,500 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $474,800 to $496,500, a 4.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Damascus, MD is 91.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Damascus, MD have an average commute time of 37.9 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Damascus, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Median household income in Damascus, MD is $153,994. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Damascus, MD was Census Tract 7002.06 with a value of $177,708, followed by Census Tract 7002.07 and Census Tract 7002.08, with respective values of $130,044 and $125,167.

Housing

Property

$496,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$18,570

$5,345

Median Property Taxes

±$496

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Damascus, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Damascus, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

91.6%

Homeownership

2023

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 91.6% of the housing units in Damascus, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 91.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Damascus, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7002.06
Census Tract 7002.07
Census Tract 7002.08

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Damascus, MD was Census Tract 7002.06 with a value of $177,708, followed by Census Tract 7002.07 and Census Tract 7002.08, with respective values of $130,044 and $125,167.

The following map shows all of the places in Damascus, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$153,994

Median Household Income

± $10,962

5.84k

Number of Households

± 533

In 2023, the median household income of the 5.84k households in Damascus, MD grew to $153,994 from the previous year's value of $149,234.

The following chart displays the households in Damascus, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Damascus, MD is from Maryland.

0.454

2022 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2022, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Damascus, MD N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

37.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Damascus, MD have a longer commute time (37.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.29% of the workforce in Damascus, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Damascus, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Damascus, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Damascus, MD have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

2.58% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Damascus, MD (435 out of 16.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Damascus, MD is White, followed by Black and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.2% of the population of Damascus, MD has health coverage, with 67.6% on employee plans, 9.85% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 7.91% on non-group plans, and 1.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, MD see 724 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% increase from the previous year (716 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 794 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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724 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, MD

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, MD see an average of 724 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% increase from the previous year (716 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montgomery County, MD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 15.7% between 18 and 34 years, 45.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.76%

Uninsured

67.6%

Employer Coverage

9.85%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

7.91%

Non-Group

1.57%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Damascus, MD grew by 12.2% from 2.46% to 2.76%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Damascus, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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