Damascus, VA population by race
The table below shows Damascus's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 745 | 97.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 22 | 2.87% |
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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 2 of the race categories.
This confirms that Damascus's population is not that diverse.
The percent distribution of Damascus population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.13% are white and 2.87% are multiracial.
Damascus 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Damascus is White with a population of 745 (97.13% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 22 (2.87% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Damascus, VA
By ethnicity, 8 (1.04% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 759 (98.96% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Damascus, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 741 (97.63% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Damascus, VA 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 | 741 | 97.63% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 18 | 2.37% |
Among the Hispanic population in Damascus, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 8 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Damascus, VA 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 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Damascus, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.04% 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 8 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Damascus, VA have?
Damascus, VA has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Damascus, VA?
With 98.96% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Damascus.
That being said, with a 0% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Damascus.
What is the majority race in Damascus, VA?
With a population of 745 (97.13% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Damascus.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Damascus, with 0% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
