Damascus is a town located in Van Buren County Arkansas. Damascus has a 2024 population of 393. Damascus is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 2.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 385 in 2020.
The average household income in Damascus is $71,232 with a poverty rate of 28.5%. The median age in Damascus is 46.3 years: 46.5 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Damascus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 291 | 73.3% |
| Two or more races | 99 | 24.94% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.26% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 134 | 2.96 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 71 | 3.21 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Non Family | 37 | 1.08 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Female | 26 | 4.96 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
74.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 3.38% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 15.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 5.74% |
| High School Graduate | 167 | 56.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.69% |
| Some College | 27 | 9.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 201 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 73 | 3 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,844 | $62,917 | $43,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $45,000 | $58,056 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,281 | $58,625 | $36,667 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $0 | $29,375 |
$43,281
Average Earnings
$58,625
Average Male
$36,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.94% of Damascus residents speak only English, while 1.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 99 | 78 | 78.79% |
| White | 287 | 34 | 11.85% |
28.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.97%
Male Poverty Rate
25.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Damascus is Multiple, with 78.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Damascus is White, with 11.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 50.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
| Some College | 3.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,125 | $82,808 |
| Households | $64,167 | $71,232 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,036 | $40,884 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 4.93% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.1%
Labor Force Participation
36.2%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.09%
Born in Damascus
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Damascus residents were born in the United States, with 79.09% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 403 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 2028 | 401 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 2027 | 399 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 397 | 2 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 395 | 2 | 0.51% |
| 2024 | 393 | 2 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 391 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 391 | 5 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 386 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 385 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 384 | 4 | 1.05% |
| 2018 | 380 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 380 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 381 | -4 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 385 | -4 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 389 | 3 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 386 | -4 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 390 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 391 | -4 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 395 | 0 | 0% |