Damascus township is located in Henry County Ohio. Damascus township has a 2024 population of 1,814. Damascus township is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,805 in 2020.
The average household income in Damascus township is $81,359 with a poverty rate of 9.48%. The median age in Damascus township is 36.6 years: 33.1 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Damascus township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,576 | 85.89% |
| Two or more races | 180 | 9.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 1.53% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.42% |
| Other race | 23 | 1.25% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 752 | 2.44 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 332 | 3.34 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Non Family | 318 | 1.28 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Male | 52 | 3.46 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Female | 50 | 2.8 | 82 | 18 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
83.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 7.91% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 6.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 92 | 7.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 5.7% |
| High School Graduate | 533 | 45.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.34% |
| Some College | 312 | 26.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,041 | 949 | 149 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 56 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 10 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,207 | $0 | $83,077 |
| High School Graduate | $45,121 | $50,750 | $29,196 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $91,750 | $20,625 |
| Overall | $46,830 | $64,432 | $33,594 |
| Some College | $47,500 | $70,694 | $34,250 |
$46,830
Average Earnings
$64,432
Average Male
$33,594
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.82% of Damascus township residents speak only English, while 2.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 180 | 76 | 42.22% |
| White | 1,532 | 68 | 4.44% |
| Islander | 28 | 28 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 27 | 16.56% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
9.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.25%
Male Poverty Rate
1.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Damascus township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Damascus township is White, with 4.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.03% |
| High School | 3.56% |
| Some College | 0.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.55% |
| Male Employed | 1.86% |
| Female Employed | 0.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,667 | $96,915 |
| Households | $72,500 | $81,359 |
| Married Families | $104,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,688 | $57,022 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
90
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Korea | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 6.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.19%
Born in Damascus township
98.47%
Native Born
1.53%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
98.47% of Damascus township residents were born in the United States, with 73.19% having been born in Ohio. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,844 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 1,838 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 1,832 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 1,826 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 1,820 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 1,814 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 1,808 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 1,802 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 1,801 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 1,805 | 70 | 4.03% |
| 2019 | 1,735 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,738 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 1,743 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 1,747 | -13 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 1,760 | -8 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 1,768 | -11 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 1,779 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,780 | -10 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 1,790 | -12 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 1,802 | 0 | 0% |