Demographics in Damascus, MD

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Damascus?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

16,864

Male

8,482

50.3%

Female

8,382

49.7%

Median Age

40.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

63.3%

Black

11.0%

Hispanic

16.0%

Asian

4.9%

Two or More

11.2%

Other

8.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

35.1%

High School or Higher

47.2%

Foreign Born

15.6%

Veterans

6.8%

Married

47.8%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Damascus, MD has a population of 16,864 with a median age of 40.8. The racial makeup is 63.3% White, 16.0% Hispanic, 11.0% Black, 4.9% Asian. About 35.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 15.6%.