Damascus, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Damascus, Ohio had a total population of 361, the 968th largest community in Ohio. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Damascus Quick Facts
How Damascus Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 234 | 361 | +54.3% |
| Median home value | $112,500 | $137,500 | +22.2% |
How Damascus Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Damascus Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Mahoning County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | 59,331 | $34,408 | 37.3% | $63,300 |
| Austintown | 30,164 | $52,978 | 16.9% | $144,300 |
| Salem | 11,758 | $47,073 | 21.3% | $119,400 |
| Struthers | 9,923 | $53,447 | 15.0% | $100,100 |
| Campbell | 7,784 | $42,909 | 31.1% | $82,300 |
| Canfield | 7,649 | $97,439 | 4.1% | $254,800 |
| Sebring | 4,146 | $49,541 | 20.3% | $90,300 |
| Mineral Ridge | 3,657 | $59,161 | 6.0% | $154,600 |
| Poland | 2,357 | $92,417 | 3.5% | $199,700 |
| Woodworth | 1,824 | $60,417 | 11.8% | $146,300 |
Cities Similar to Damascus
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | 362 | $114,390 | $199,100 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Ney | 363 | $74,821 | $141,700 | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| Austinburg | 359 | N/A | $162,500 | 13.0% | 13.3% |
| Magnetic Springs | 359 | $77,813 | $137,500 | 11.5% | 17.8% |
| Sterling | 364 | $61,250 | $177,000 | 12.9% | 1.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 361, Damascus's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Damascus is a small community located in Ohio, within Mahoning County. The total population is 361. It ranks as the 968th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Damascus is 39.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. Only 12.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Damascus. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Damascus, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $137,500. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $214,800. 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Damascus has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%.
Education
14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Damascus, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Damascus, Ohio?
Damascus, Ohio has a population of 361 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Damascus, OH?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Damascus — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Damascus, OH?
The ACS sample for Damascus recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Damascus, Ohio?
Damascus's population is 92.2% White, 0.0% Black, 5.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Damascus, OH?
The median home value in Damascus is $137,500.
How educated is Damascus, Ohio?
14.6% of adults (25+) in Damascus hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.