Damascus, GA population by race
The table below shows Damascus's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 36.86% |
| Black or African American | 146 | 44.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 63 | 19.03% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Damascus population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Damascus has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Damascus's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Damascus population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 36.86% are white, 44.11% are Black or African American and 19.03% are some other race.
FIGURE 1
Damascus, GA population by race.
The largest racial group in Damascus is Black or African American with a population of 146 (44.11% of the total population).
Damascus 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Damascus is Black or African American with a population of 146 (44.11% of the total population).
2. There is no multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races .
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Damascus, GA
By ethnicity, 64 (19.34% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 267 (80.66% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Damascus, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 141 (52.81% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Damascus, GA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Damascus's Non-Hispanic population.
Damascus Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 122 | 45.69% |
| Black or African American alone | 141 | 52.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 4 | 1.50% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Damascus, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 59 (92.19% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Damascus, GA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Damascus's Hispanic population.
Damascus Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 5 | 7.81% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 59 | 92.19% |
Things to know
What percentage of Damascus, GA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 19.34% of Damascus population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Damascus, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 59 (92.19% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Damascus, GA have?
Damascus, GA has 146 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 44.11% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Damascus is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Damascus, GA?
With 80.66% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Damascus.
That being said, with a 36.86% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Damascus.
What is the majority race in Damascus, GA?
With a population of 146 (44.11% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Damascus.
Whites are second largest race in Damascus, with 36.86% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates