Damascus
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland
Damascus is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 17,224 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 866 ft (264 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clarksburg, 5.0 miles SW.
- 17,224residents (2020 Census)
- 866 ftelevation · 264 m
- 14.2 sq miland area · 36.9 km²
- 1,209 / sq mipopulation density
- 20872ZIP code
About Damascus
Damascus is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. In the early 20th century, there existed an incorporated municipality lasting a quarter century. It had a population of 17,224 as of the 2020 census. Damascus is located at the intersection of three major roads in upper Montgomery County: Ridge Road (currently Rt. 27), Damascus Road (currently Rt. 108) and Woodfield Road (currently Rt. 124).
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Living in Damascus
- Median household income
- $158,883
- Median home value
- $528,400
- Median rent
- $1,792/mo
- Median age
- 41.5
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Damascus had 17,224 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,224 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,209 per sq mi (467 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Damascus at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 17,224 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.24 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2710° N, 77.1968° W |
| ZIP code | 20872 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2421475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Damascus
- Clarksburg5.0 mi SW
- Laytonsville5.4 mi SE
- Green Valley5.4 mi NW
- Montgomery Village5.7 mi S
- Ten Mile Creek6.5 mi SW
- Flower Hill7.1 mi S
- Monrovia7.4 mi NW
- Mount Airy7.5 mi N
- Germantown7.6 mi SW
- Lisbon8.1 mi NE
- Gaithersburg8.5 mi S
- Urbana8.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Damascus
What county is Damascus in?
Damascus is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Damascus, MD?
17,224 people lived in Damascus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Damascus, MD?
The ZIP code of Damascus is 20872.
What is the elevation of Damascus?
866 feet (264 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Damascus?
Clarksburg (5.0 mi), Laytonsville (5.4 mi), Green Valley (5.4 mi), Montgomery Village (5.7 mi), Ten Mile Creek (6.5 mi).
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