Damascus, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Damascus, Maryland is 16,864 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 85th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $153,994, the median home value is $496,500, and the median age is 40.8.
16,864
Population
1184
People / sq mi
$153,994
Median Income
$496,500
Median Home Value
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Damascus covers 14.2 sq mi of land at 1184 people per square mile.
About Damascus, MD
The poverty rate is what most separates Damascus from the typical city: 1.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 16,864 residents, Damascus is a city in Maryland.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $153,994, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.3%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $496,500, with typical rent around $1,665.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 50.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 24.3% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 38 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$153,994
Median Household Income
$63,597
Per Capita Income
1.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$496,500
Median Home Value
$1,665
Median Rent
91.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.4%
High School+
50.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.6%
Drive Alone
65.1%
Public Transit
24.3%
Work From Home
37.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
38.9%
Foreign Born
76.8%
Non-English at Home
8.7%
Veterans
8.5%
With Disability
97.2%
Health Insurance
97.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.5% |
| Public Administration | 11.5% |
| Construction | 9.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Information | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Retail Trade | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Damascus, Maryland has a population of 16,864 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 85th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Damascus, Maryland is $153,994, with 1.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Damascus, Maryland is $496,500, with median monthly rent at $1,665 and a homeownership rate of 91.6%.
The median age in Damascus, Maryland is 40.8 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.