Damascus, MD Demographics

A map of Damascus's Population by Race

Damascus, Maryland has an estimated population of 17,640, a slight increase from the 17,224 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.3% White, 20.5% Hispanic, 8.4% Black, 6.6% Asian, 6.2% Multiracial, and 2.0% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland 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 59.1% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Damascus is ranked the 78th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Damascus's White Population

9,937 residents of Damascus, or 56.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Damascus is higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Damascus ranks 342nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Damascus's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Damascus's population has decreased from 60.1% to 56.3%.

Damascus is more White than neighboring Laytonsville (52% White), Clarksburg (24.5% White), Montgomery Village (23.5% White), and Flower Hill (20% White). Damascus is less White than neighboring Green Valley (79.5% White).

Damascus's Black Population

1,475 residents of Damascus, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Damascus is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Damascus ranks 250th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Damascus's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Black residents' share of Damascus's population has decreased from 9.6% to 8.4%.

Damascus is more Black than neighboring Green Valley (5.6% Black). Damascus is less Black than neighboring Laytonsville (13.1% Black), Clarksburg (14.2% Black), Montgomery Village (23.2% Black), and Flower Hill (16.3% Black).

Damascus's Asian Population

1,156 residents of Damascus, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Damascus is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Damascus ranks 87th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Damascus's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Asian residents' share of Damascus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.6%.

Damascus is more Asian than neighboring Green Valley (2.4% Asian). Damascus is less Asian than neighboring Laytonsville (7.2% Asian), Clarksburg (42% Asian), Montgomery Village (14.2% Asian), and Flower Hill (13.9% Asian).

Damascus's Hispanic Population

3,624 residents of Damascus, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Damascus is higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Damascus ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Damascus's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Damascus's population has increased from 17.8% to 20.5%.

Damascus is more Hispanic than neighboring Clarksburg (13.1% Hispanic), and Green Valley (5.7% Hispanic). Damascus is less Hispanic than neighboring Laytonsville (25.8% Hispanic), Montgomery Village (32.5% Hispanic), and Flower Hill (40.4% Hispanic).

Damascus's Native American/Other Population

361 residents of Damascus, or 2.0% 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 Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Damascus ranks 151st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Damascus's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 124.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Damascus's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.0%.

Damascus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Laytonsville (0% Native American/Other), Clarksburg (1% Native American/Other), Green Valley (0.6% Native American/Other), and Montgomery Village (0.9% Native American/Other). Damascus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Flower Hill (3.8% Native American/Other).

Damascus's Multiracial Population

1,087 residents of Damascus, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Damascus is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Damascus ranks 161st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Damascus's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Damascus's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.2%.

Damascus is more Multiracial than neighboring Laytonsville (1.8% Multiracial), Clarksburg (5.2% Multiracial), Montgomery Village (5.7% Multiracial), and Flower Hill (5.5% 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.