Damascus, Georgia
Damascus: city in Early County, Georgia, United States
About
Damascus is a city located in the county of Early in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 254 and a population density of 55 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 223 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Damascus
| Population | 223 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Early County |
| Phone Area Codes | 229 |
| Area | 4.58 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.2991,-84.7188 |
| Altitude | 236 feet / 72, 67 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:22:42 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 39841 |
| Density | 49 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -13.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Damascus City Hall Police Department image
Geography
Damascus is located at 31°17'57"N 84°43'8"W (31.2990700, -84.7188100).
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Weather
83°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 5 mph S
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Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Damascus decreased by 13.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 254 | - | census |
| 2011 | 244 | -4.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 241 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 236 | -2.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 234 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 235 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 232 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 230 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 229 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 224 | -2.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 223 | -0.45% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,886 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,563 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,951 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,568 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.9% |
| White only, percent : | 91.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 830 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.1% |
Damascus zip code is 39841.
County name: Miller, County
fips: 13201
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $142,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,220 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $490 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $794 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,750 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,835 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 113,436 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 374,504 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 217,976 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,500 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $43,557 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,311 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 937 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 588 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 240 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 41 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 829 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 99 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 770 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,097.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.41 |
Services and Civic Places in Damascus
1Damascus City Hall & Police Department
7971 Brumby Ave, Damascus, GA 39841 View details
Phone: +12297254970
People born in Damascus (2)
People born in Damascus, including football player, defensive back Shawn Williams, football player Artie Pew, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Damascus, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138761 | Andrew College | Cuthbert (GA) | 39840-5550 |
Closest post offices linked to Damascus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Damascu Post Office | Damascus (GA) | 39841 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Damascus, Pennsylvania human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 3,622 people.
- Damascus, Ohio census-designated place in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,733 people.
- Damascus, Virginia town in Virginia, United States with a population of 775 people.
- Damascus, Arkansas human settlement in United States of America with a population of 384 people.
Other cities in Early County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Early County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centerville | 8,001 | City in Houston County, Georgia, United States |
| Blakely | 4,491 | County seat in Early County, Georgia, USA |
| Jakin | 145 | City in Early County, Georgia, United States |