Categories in Damascus
Auto Parts StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationCommercial PrinterCrop GrowerFarmingFitted Furniture SupplierClothing storesDry CleanerWomen's clothingMobile phone storesTelephone CompanyAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChild Care AgencyChurchesDay Care CenterFamily Day Care ServiceMailing ServiceMethodist ChurchNon-Profit OrganizationReligious OrganizationSocial Services OrganizationComputer ConsultantSoftware CompanyVideo Editing ServiceAir Conditioning ContractorArchitectsAsphalt ContractorBathroom RemodelerBuilding Construction ContractorCabinet StoreCarpenterConcrete ContractorConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesContractorCustom Home BuilderDeck BuilderDry Wall ContractorElectrical Installation ServiceElectricianEngineering ServiceExcavating ContractorFacility ContractorGeneral contractors
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Damascus
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 108 | 25 years |
| Construction of buildings | 78 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 72 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 58 | 29 years |
| Landscaping | 48 | 29 years |
| Religion | 46 | 61 years |
| Other construction | 44 | 33 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 42 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 42 | 33 years |
| General contractors | 35 | 32 years |
| Electronics stores | 34 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 31 | 38 years |
| Shopping other | 31 | 26 years |
| Buses and trains | 29 | — |
| Dentists | 28 | 32 years |
| Finance other | 27 | 60 years |
| Car repair | 26 | 31 years |
| Accountants | 25 | 23 years |
| Electrical installation | 24 | 29 years |
| Hardware store | 23 | 39 years |
| General cleaning services | 23 | 22 years |
| Financial services | 23 | 28 years |
Damascus Facts
| Area | 11.7 mi² |
| Population | 15,127 |
| Male Population | 7,404 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 7,723 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +37.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.2% |
| Median Age | 37 years (Male: 35.7, Female: 38.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $70,716 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 240, 301 |
| Neighborhoods | Damascus, Meadows, NULL, Germantown, St. Charles |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.28844, -77.20387 |
| Zip Codes | 20872, 20882 |
Map of Damascus
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Damascus Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,011 | 12,610 | 13,732 | 15,865 | 15,127 | 14,995 | 14,570 |
| Population Density | 942.8 / mi² | 1,079.7 / mi² | 1,175.7 / mi² | 1,358.4 / mi² | 1,295.2 / mi² | 1,283.9 / mi² | 1,247.5 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridDamascus Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | +37.4% | +20% | +10.2% |
| Maryland | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Damascus Median Age
Median Age: 37 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | 37 yrs | 38.1 yrs | 35.7 yrs |
| Maryland | 38.2 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Damascus Population Density
Population Density: 1,295 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | 15,127 | 11.68 sq mi | 1,295 / mi² |
| Maryland | 6 million | 12,405.9 sq mi | 483 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Damascus Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Damascus
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Damascus
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Damascus
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Damascus
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Damascus Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $60,110 | $53,271 | $62,487 | $54,036 | $62,688 | $67,071 | $67,525 | $70,716 |
| Total GDP | $618.5M | $575.1M | $698.4M | $658.7M | $799.3M | $903.4M | $897.7M | $936M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Damascus CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | 308,409 tn | 20.39 tn | 26,405.8 tons/mi² |
| Maryland | 98,007,598 tn | 16.37 tn | 7,900.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Damascus CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 308,409 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 20.39 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 26,405.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/16 | 7:12 PM | 3.03 | 54 km | 4,740 m | 3km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/10 | 9:04 AM | 3.6 | 18.1 km | 7,030 m | 1km NW of Germantown, Maryland | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/10 | 12:25 PM | 3.05 | 90.8 km | 1,500 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/78 | 7:25 PM | 3 | 96.4 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/78 | 7:30 PM | 3.1 | 99.8 km | 15,000 m | Potomac-Shenandoah region | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/89 | 11:40 PM | 3.9 | 96.9 km | — | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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