Damascus, MD Demographics
A map of Damascus's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,353 | 60.1% |
Hispanic | 3,068 | 17.8% |
Black | 1,648 | 9.6% |
Asian | 1,116 | 6.5% |
Multiracial | 878 | 5.1% |
Native American/Other | 161 | 0.9% |
Damascus, Maryland had a population of 17,224 in 2020. It was 60.1% White, 9.6% Black, 6.5% Asian, 17.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Damascus, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Damascus is the 82nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Damascus's White Population
10,353 residents of Damascus identify as White, or 60.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Damascus larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Damascus is ranked #342 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Damascus is more White than neighboring Laytonsville (55.8% White), Clarksburg (25.3% White), Montgomery Village (24.4% White), and Flower Hill (23.9% White). Damascus is less White than neighboring Green Valley (82.5% White).
Damascus's Black Population
1,648 residents of Damascus identify as Black, or 9.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Damascus less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Damascus is ranked #250 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Damascus is more Black than neighboring Green Valley (2.3% Black). Damascus is less Black than neighboring Laytonsville (14% Black), Clarksburg (19% Black), Montgomery Village (22.7% Black), and Flower Hill (19.4% Black).
Damascus's Asian Population
1,116 residents of Damascus identify as Asian, or 6.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Damascus roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Damascus is ranked #85 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Damascus is more Asian than neighboring Green Valley (3% Asian). Damascus is less Asian than neighboring Laytonsville (11.7% Asian), Clarksburg (38.8% Asian), Montgomery Village (10.9% Asian), and Flower Hill (14.7% Asian).
Damascus's Hispanic Population
3,068 residents of Damascus identify as Hispanic, or 17.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Damascus slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Damascus is ranked #62 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Damascus is more Hispanic than neighboring Laytonsville (13.6% Hispanic), Clarksburg (11.7% Hispanic), and Green Valley (6.7% Hispanic). Damascus is less Hispanic than neighboring Montgomery Village (36.9% Hispanic), and Flower Hill (36.9% Hispanic).
Damascus's Native American/Other Population
161 residents of Damascus identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Damascus roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Damascus is ranked #143 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Damascus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clarksburg (0.8% Native American/Other), and Green Valley (0.6% Native American/Other). Damascus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montgomery Village (1.1% Native American/Other), and Flower Hill (1.2% Native American/Other).
Damascus's Multiracial Population
878 residents of Damascus identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Damascus roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Damascus is ranked #156 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Damascus is more Multiracial than neighboring Laytonsville (4% Multiracial), Clarksburg (4.5% Multiracial), Green Valley (4.7% Multiracial), Montgomery Village (3.9% Multiracial), and Flower Hill (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.