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Damascus, AR
Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
Population
348
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
187
ZIP codes
0
Damascus and its ZIP codes
Damascus at a glance
- Damascus is about 3.2 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Damascus, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Faulkner County. PPP loans are for Damascus.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,551
45,993 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,556
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$759M
FY 2026, $6,146 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Damascus, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
420
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Damascus, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Damascus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Twin GrovesTown | 3 mi | 4.6 |
| GuyCity | 5.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Bee BranchCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Center RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 9.5 |
| GreenbrierCity | 9.1 mi | 7.9 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| QuitmanCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| WoosterTown | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| ClintonCity | 15 mi | 13.1 |
| HollandCity | 16 mi | 6.7 |
| EnolaTown | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| MenifeeTown | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| HigdenTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Fairfield BayCity | 19 mi | 15.1 |
| Mount VernonTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| Rose BudTown | 19 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Damascus, AR in?
- Damascus is in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Damascus, AR?
- About 348 people live in Damascus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Damascus?
- Nearby places include Twin Groves (3 mi), Guy (5.4 mi), Bee Branch (6.5 mi), Center Ridge (9.2 mi), Greenbrier (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023