Demographics & People — Damascus, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,864 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~19,600 |
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| Median Age | 41.5 |
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| Total Households | 5,836 |
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| Family Households | 4,718 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.89 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5137 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,672 |
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| Black or African American | 1,848 |
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| Asian | 831 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,700 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,589 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,847 |
| English | 2,558 |
| German | 2,295 |
| Irish | 2,172 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,110 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,132 |
| Italian | 1,125 |
| American | 878 |
| Polish | 809 |
Language
| English Only | 12,419 |
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| Spanish | 2,032 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,175 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 996 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,103 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 37.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 26.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Damascus, Maryland.
