Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Damascus, VA

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Demographicsi2023 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

766population

50.4median age

This community is a community of 766 with a median age of 50.4. The population is predominantly White (93.1%) with a significant Two or More community (3.5%). Median household income is $33,173. 85.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 49.6%, with a median home value of $186,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%713

Two or More

3.5%27

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%45

High School Diploma

29.8%171

Some College (<1 yr)

9.8%56

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%89

Associate's Degree

3.1%18

Bachelor's Degree

7.5%43

Master's Degree

3.1%18

Professional Degree

4.4%25

Doctorate

4.2%24

HS or Higher

85.2%

BA or Higher

19.2%

Graduate+

11.7%

Housingi

$186,300median home value

$713median rent

49.6%homeownership

453total units

22.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 49.6%

Renter 50.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.3%32

$50K–$100K

4.6%8

$100K–$150K

21.7%38

$150K–$200K

8.6%15

$200K–$300K

25.7%45

$300K–$500K

15.4%27

$500K–$1M

5.7%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

0.9%4

1990–1999

21.2%96

1980–1989

9.5%43

1970–1979

10.4%47

1960–1969

6.4%29

1950–1959

10.4%47

1940–1949

8.8%40

1939 or earlier

32.5%147

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.4%305

Fuel Oil

6.8%24

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%11

Other

3.1%11

No Fuel

0.6%2

Household Economyi

$33,173median household income

$27,438per capita income

18.3%poverty rate

0.9%unemployment

333labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.8%31

$10K–$15K

14.7%52

$15K–$20K

4.2%15

$20K–$25K

10.5%37

$25K–$30K

7.6%27

$30K–$35K

6.8%24

$35K–$40K

1.7%6

$40K–$45K

3.1%11

$45K–$50K

3.1%11

$50K–$60K

4.5%16

$60K–$75K

9.9%35

$75K–$100K

15.9%56

$100K–$125K

3.1%11

$150K–$200K

3.1%11

$200K+

2.8%10

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$336/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes54% occupied$336/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $33,173/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

85%

Very low income$10K–$17K/yr

15%

Who Receives This Housing

55% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10% of subsidized households are minority

61% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

202.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

330

Avg. Commutei

16.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

330

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

46(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.7%Insured

12.3%Uninsured