All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Age of householder
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Damascus sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $90,526. Here are the key highlights for income distribution by age:
- In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Damascus, where there exist only two delineated age groups, the median household income is $90,526 for householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, compared to $54,946 for the 45 to 64 years age group.
- Notably, household income for individuals within the 25 to 44 years age group demonstrated a remarkable increase of $43,944(94.34%), escalating from a median of $46,582 in 2011 to $90,526 in 2021.
- 3(2.91%) households where the householder is under 25 years old.
- 16(15.53%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years.
- 24(23.30%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years.
- 60(58.25%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
![Damascus, GA median household income by age of householder The bar chart shows Damascus, GA median household income by age of householder. All incomes have been adjusted for 2022 inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series (R-CPI-U-RS).](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/damascus-ga-median-household-income-by-age.jpeg)
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Gender
In Damascus, the population consists of 131 males (47.81%) and 143 females (52.19%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Damascus, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $30,032 for males and $22,159 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $38,057 for males and $28,470 for females.
- In Damascus, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $30,032 for males and $22,159 for females.
- In Damascus, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $38,057, while females earned $28,470, leading to a 25% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 75 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This analysis indicates a widening gender pay gap, showing a substantial income disparity where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same roles.
![Damascus, GA gender based income disparity Line chart showing the annual median income trends in Damascus, GA for males and females across four employment categories: (1) Males in full-time year-round positions, (2) Males in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types), (3) Females in full-time year-round positions, and (4) Females in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types).](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/damascus-ga-income-by-gender.jpeg)
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Race
In Damascus, the population is predominantly White, constituting 43.07% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for White households is not available from the U.S. Census Bureau, possibly due to insufficient sample size, confidentiality or privacy constraints..
- In Damascus, despite the White population being the most populous, there is no income data available in the latest American Community Survey for it. Based on analysis from all of the data that is available, it is worth noting that Black or African American households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $44,250. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Damascus, Black or African American households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In Damascus, the median household income for White households was $58,841 in 2011(2022 inflation-adjusted dollars). However there is no reported data for 2021, indicating a lack of information for this specific year.
- In Damascus, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $5,023(12.80%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $39,227 in 2011 and $44,250 in 2021.
![Damascus, GA median household income diversity across racial categories The bar chart shows Damascus, GA median household income across all racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/damascus-ga-median-household-income-by-race.jpeg)
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Year by year
Damascus, GA median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Damascus increased by $14,896 (37.11%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 5 years and declined for 6 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2019 to 2020, when the median household income increased by 19,678 (from $21,398 to $41,076). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2013 to 2014, when the median household income decreased by 5,000 (from $32,923 to $27,923).
- It then further increased to $97,507 for 4-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.3245, it is evident that income distribution in Damascus, GA exihibits characterstics of moderate equality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $54,226. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $81,660.
![Damascus, GA median household income trend (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) The line chart shows Damascus, GA median household income from 2010 to 2021. The orange line represents Census Bureau data for median household income (without adjusting for any inflation), while the blue line shows inflation-adjusted median household income for 2022.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/damascus-ga-median-household-income-trend.jpeg)
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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)