Damascus, OR Demographics
A map of Damascus's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,860 | 80.2% |
Hispanic | 895 | 8.1% |
Multiracial | 620 | 5.6% |
Asian | 432 | 3.9% |
Native American/Other | 152 | 1.4% |
Black | 91 | 0.8% |
Damascus, Oregon had a population of 11,050 in 2020. It was 80.2% White, 0.8% Black, 3.9% Asian, 8.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 5.6% 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 426 places in Oregon, Damascus is the 57th 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
8,860 residents of Damascus identify as White, or 80.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Damascus slightly larger than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Damascus is ranked #257 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Damascus is more White than neighboring Happy Valley (64.9% White), Gresham (59.6% White), Orient (80.1% White), and Wood Village (45% White). Damascus is less White than neighboring Boring (85.1% White).
Damascus's Black Population
91 residents of Damascus identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Damascus roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Damascus is ranked #68 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Damascus is more Black than neighboring Boring (0.3% Black), and Orient (0.4% Black). Damascus is less Black than neighboring Happy Valley (1.7% Black), Gresham (5% Black), and Wood Village (1.8% Black).
Damascus's Asian Population
432 residents of Damascus identify as Asian, or 3.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Damascus roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Damascus is ranked #37 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Damascus is more Asian than neighboring Boring (2.2% Asian). Damascus is less Asian than neighboring Happy Valley (19.7% Asian), Gresham (5.9% Asian), and Orient (4.3% Asian).
Damascus's Hispanic Population
895 residents of Damascus identify as Hispanic, or 8.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Damascus slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Damascus is ranked #168 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Damascus is more Hispanic than neighboring Happy Valley (6.6% Hispanic), Boring (6% Hispanic), and Orient (6.9% Hispanic). Damascus is less Hispanic than neighboring Gresham (21% Hispanic), and Wood Village (42.8% Hispanic).
Damascus's Native American/Other Population
152 residents of Damascus identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Damascus roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Damascus is ranked #249 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Damascus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Happy Valley (1.1% Native American/Other), Boring (0.8% Native American/Other), and Orient (1.1% Native American/Other). Damascus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gresham (2.3% Native American/Other), and Wood Village (1.6% Native American/Other).
Damascus's Multiracial Population
620 residents of Damascus identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Damascus roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Damascus is ranked #240 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Damascus is more Multiracial than neighboring Wood Village (5% Multiracial). Damascus is less Multiracial than neighboring Happy Valley (5.9% Multiracial), Boring (5.7% Multiracial), Gresham (6.1% Multiracial), and Orient (7.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.