Damascus, Maryland
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Damascus, Maryland, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Damascus | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,640 | 6,206,011 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $158,883 | $103,678 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 49.0% | 43.4% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $528,400 | $419,900 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,792 | $1,705 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 19.5% | 16.6% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 37.6 | 31.1 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 26.5% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 65.6% | 46.2% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Damascus, Maryland
| Statistic | Damascus | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 56.3% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.5% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 8.4% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 6.6% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 6.2% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 2.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 62.5 | 67.7 | 61.4 |
Age in Damascus, Maryland
| Statistic | Damascus | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 41.5 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 23.4% | 22.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.2% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 9.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 13.5% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 30.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 15.2% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Damascus, Maryland
| Statistic | Damascus | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 5,903 | 2,362,928 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 3.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 82.0% | 65.0% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 37.8% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 16.4% | 18.8% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 17.1% | 28.7% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 29.3% | 36.2% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Damascus, Maryland
| Statistic | Damascus | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $62,599 | $52,979 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 4.9% | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.5% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 34.8% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 12.8% | 21.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 7.5% | 11.2% | n/a |
Housing in Damascus, Maryland
| Statistic | Damascus | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 6,032 | 2,560,784 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 76.4% | 51.2% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 8.5% | 22.6% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 2.1% | 7.7% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,984.0 | 1,979.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 41.6% | 30.8% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $4,393 | $4,093 | n/a |
Education in Damascus, Maryland
| Statistic | Damascus | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 9.8% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 16.3% | 23.4% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 24.9% | 24.3% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.6% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 22.4% | 20.8% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Damascus, Maryland
| Statistic | Damascus | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 71.8% | 67.1% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 62.1% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 9.6% | 18.3% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 21.2% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 2.0% | 8.8% | n/a |
Origins and language in Damascus, Maryland
| Statistic | Damascus | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 41.6% | 46.8% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 12.4% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 7.1% | 7.5% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 72.2% | 78.9% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 16.1% | 9.6% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 21.5% | 16.9% | 16.7% |