Damascus, GA Demographics

A map of Damascus's Population by Race

Damascus, Georgia has an estimated population of 272, a large increase from the 212 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.8% White, 36.0% Black, 14.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Damascus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Damascus has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Damascus, that probability was 48.7% in 2020 and 62.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Damascus is ranked the 573rd most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. 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 was ranked the 577th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Damascus's White Population

130 residents of Damascus, or 47.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Damascus is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Damascus ranks 569th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Damascus's White population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Damascus's population has increased from 30.7% to 47.8%.

Damascus is more White than neighboring Colquitt (37.3% White), Arlington (23.9% White), Blakely (20.9% White), and Edison (22.5% White). Damascus is less White than neighboring Boykin (100% White).

Damascus's Black Population

98 residents of Damascus, or 36.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Damascus is higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Damascus ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Damascus's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Black residents' share of Damascus's population has decreased from 64.6% to 36.0%.

Damascus is more Black than neighboring Boykin (0% Black). Damascus is less Black than neighboring Colquitt (55.9% Black), Arlington (69.2% Black), Blakely (77.8% Black), and Edison (73.7% Black).

Damascus's Asian Population

0 residents of Damascus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Damascus is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Damascus ranks 528th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Damascus's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Damascus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Damascus is less Asian than neighboring Colquitt (1.9% Asian), Arlington (1.3% Asian), Blakely (0.9% Asian), and Edison (0.2% Asian).

Damascus's Hispanic Population

39 residents of Damascus, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Damascus is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Damascus ranks 474th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Damascus's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Damascus's population has increased from 2.8% to 14.3%.

Damascus is more Hispanic than neighboring Colquitt (0.2% Hispanic), Arlington (4.6% Hispanic), Boykin (0% Hispanic), Blakely (0% Hispanic), and Edison (0.8% Hispanic).

Damascus's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Damascus, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Damascus is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Damascus ranks 35th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Damascus's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Damascus's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.4%.

Damascus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Boykin (0% Native American/Other), and Blakely (0% Native American/Other). Damascus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Colquitt (1.5% Native American/Other), Arlington (0.5% Native American/Other), and Edison (1% Native American/Other).

Damascus's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Damascus, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Damascus is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Damascus ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Damascus's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Damascus's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.5%.

Damascus is more Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (0.5% Multiracial), Boykin (0% Multiracial), and Blakely (0.5% Multiracial). Damascus is less Multiracial than neighboring Colquitt (3.1% Multiracial), and Edison (1.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.