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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

White88.4%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management21.7%
Construction17.6%
Manufacturing10.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.4%
Retail Trade4.2%
Public Administration4.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.0%
Information3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.4%
Agriculture & Mining1.1%

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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.