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Damascus, VA

Town in Washington County, Virginia.

Population

772

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

968

ZIP codes

0

Damascus and its ZIP codes

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Damascus at a glance

  • Damascus is about 4.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $29,006, 69% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,500 (55% below Virginia) and median rent is $730 a month.

Local data for Damascus, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Damascus, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$29,006

Poverty rate

19.7%

Median home value

$173,500

Median rent

$730/mo

Homeownership

48.3%

Bachelor's or higher

13.3%

Median age

45.7

Average commute

20.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (81), Irish Americans (50), Cuban Americans (19).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Damascus.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,292

21,147 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$695M

FY 2026, $12,889 per person

Washington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Damascus, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.8%
  • Carpooled3.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home14.9%

Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Damascus, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

374

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

122

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 24°F

47.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Damascus, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.6%

U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts

Diabetes

15.7%

U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts

Smoking

18.0%

U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.7%

U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts

Cities near Damascus

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MeadowviewCensus-designated place10 mi4.4
EmoryCensus-designated place11 mi4.1
Glade SpringTown11 mi1.2
Mountain City, TNTown12 mi3.4
AbingdonTown12 mi8
ChilhowieTown13 mi2.5
Seven Mile FordCensus-designated place15 mi1.3
AdwolfCensus-designated place15 mi9.2
SaltvilleTown17 mi8
McMullinCensus-designated place17 mi1
Lansing, NCTown18 mi0.4
BristolCity18 mi12.9
Allison GapCensus-designated place18 mi2.6
TroutdaleTown20 mi3.1
MarionTown21 mi4.8
West Jefferson, NCTown23 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Damascus, VA in?
Damascus is in Washington County, Virginia.
What is the population of Damascus, VA?
About 772 people live in Damascus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Damascus?
Nearby places include Meadowview (10 mi), Emory (11 mi), Glade Spring (11 mi), Mountain City, TN (12 mi), Abingdon (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023