Damascus, Georgia
Quick Statistics
Damascus is a community in Early County, Georgia, home to about 272 people spread across 1.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $24,232 a year, and a typical home is worth about $165,600. About 24.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 7 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Damascus ranks number 574 of 669 in population, number 298 in median household income, number 346 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Damascus typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Colquitt, GA | 8.7 mi. | 1,898 |
| 2. | Arlington, GA | 9.6 mi. | 1,014 |
| 3. | Blakely, GA | 13.6 mi. | 5,238 |
| 4. | Boykin, GA | 13.8 mi. | 25 |
| 5. | Leary, GA | 17.7 mi. | 264 |
| 6. | Bluffton, GA | 17.7 mi. | 350 |
| 7. | Morgan, GA | 17.9 mi. | 1,902 |
| 8. | Edison, GA | 18.2 mi. | 1,340 |
What is the population of Damascus, Georgia?
Damascus has a population of about 272 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Damascus, Georgia in?
Damascus is located in Early County, Georgia.
What is the median home value in Damascus, Georgia?
The median home value in Damascus is about $165,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Damascus, Georgia?
The median personal income in Damascus is about $24,232 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Damascus, Georgia?
Since 1950, 35 tornadoes have been recorded in Early County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Damascus, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 39 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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