Damascus, Oregon Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Damascus, Oregon is 10,888 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest city in Oregon. The median household income is $112,774, the median home value is $637,100, and the median age is 44.3.
10,888
Population
627
People / sq mi
$112,774
Median Income
$637,100
Median Home Value
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Damascus covers 17.4 sq mi of land at 627 people per square mile.
About Damascus, OR
Homeownership is the standout figure in Damascus: 92.2% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 10,888 residents, Damascus is a city in Oregon.
The typical household earns $112,774 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 2.3% — below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $637,100, with typical rent around $2,554.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 31.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 14.2% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Damascus, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$112,774
Median Household Income
$46,346
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$637,100
Median Home Value
$2,554
Median Rent
92.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.1%
High School+
31.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
71.1%
Public Transit
14.2%
Work From Home
29.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
31.0%
Foreign Born
90.4%
Non-English at Home
8.0%
Veterans
13.1%
With Disability
96.9%
Health Insurance
98.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.7% |
| Construction | 17.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.2% |
| Public Administration | 4.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Information | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Damascus, Oregon has a population of 10,888 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest city in Oregon.
The median household income in Damascus, Oregon is $112,774, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Damascus, Oregon is $637,100, with median monthly rent at $2,554 and a homeownership rate of 92.2%.
The median age in Damascus, Oregon is 44.3 years. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.