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Damascus

Total population

361

Median home value

$137,500

14.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$0

Elevation340 m
Land area2.09 km²
Weather73°F · Mostly Sunny
Coordinates40.91°, -80.95°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
340 m
Area
2.09 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Damascus is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in southern Mahoning and northern Columbiana counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 418. The community lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 62 and State Routes 173 and 534.

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History & geography

History

Damascus was platted in 1808. The community derives its name from the ancient city of Damascus, Syria. Damascus was originally built up chiefly by Quakers. The Damascus post office opened in 1828.

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Excerpted from the corresponding Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA).

Demographics & economy

Median age
39.1
Median home value
$137,500
Housing units
148
Poverty rate
0%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
92.2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
5.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
40.9062
Longitude
-80.9493
Water area
0.01 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Columbus Day
73°F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
80°F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
63°F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
50°F
Rain Showers Likely

Forecast for Damascus, OH from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
32.1%
Diabetes
10.2%
Adult obesity
37%
Binge drinking
19.3%
Adult smoking
16.8%
No leisure activity
24.8%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
190,844
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    6,940
  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    6,415
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    5,626
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    5,220
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    5,068
  • Black-capped Chickadee
    Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    5,057
  • Song Sparrow
    Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
    4,866
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    4,702

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
10
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
4
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • West Branch High School
    High · Beloit · 621 students · 16.3:1 ratio
  • West Branch Middle School
    Middle · Beloit · 400 students · 14.3:1 ratio
  • West Branch Early Learning Center
    Elementary · Salem · 386 students · 18.4:1 ratio
  • Western Reserve Elementary School
    Elementary · Berlin Center · 287 students · 20.5:1 ratio
  • West Branch Intermediate School
    Elementary · Beloit · 252 students · 18:1 ratio
  • Mckinley High School
    High · Sebring · 183 students · 10.2:1 ratio
  • B L Miller Elementary School
    Elementary · Sebring · 157 students · 15.7:1 ratio
  • Western Reserve Middle School
    Middle · Berlin Center · 142 students · 17.8:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
22
Largest magnitude
4
Largest event
2019-06-10

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Rose Mary Woods
Rose Mary Woods
Personal secretary to the President of the United States
H
Holly Lisle
American writer (1960–2024)
John Allen Campbell
John Allen Campbell
Union Army General (1835-1880)
Theodate Pope Riddle
Theodate Pope Riddle
American architect (1867–1946)
Paul Stamets
Paul Stamets
American mycologist
Jacob Hamblin
Jacob Hamblin
American diplomat (1819-1886)
Viktor Schreckengost
Viktor Schreckengost
American artist (1906-2008)
J
Joel Fisher
American sculptor (born 1947)
Jonas H. McGowan
Jonas H. McGowan
American politician (1837-1909)
Barclay Coppock
Barclay Coppock
American rebel
David G. Swaim
David G. Swaim
Judge Advocate General of the United States Army (1834-1897)
H
Howard Harpster
American football player and coach (1907-1980)
James McDonald Chaney
James McDonald Chaney
American minister (1831-1909)
Jerri Nielsen
Jerri Nielsen
American physician (1952-2009)
Leroy D. Thoman
Leroy D. Thoman
American judge (1851–1909)
L
Lloyd Yoder
American football player

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Ohio

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.76
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,373

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
170
Avg daily Wikipedia views
6
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Damascus

Cemeteries, Henry County, Ohio
Henry County Genealogical Society (Ohio) · 1980
Damascus quadrangle, Ohio, 1994
United States Geological Survey · 1998
Fruit, shade and ornamental trees, small fruit plants, roses, shrubs, etc. [for] landscape gardeners
Fruit, shade and ornamental trees, small fruit plants, roses, shrubs, etc. [for] landscape gardeners
Damascus Nurseries · 1916
Damascus through the years, 1808-1958.
1958
Henry County, Ohio, 1860 United States census
Stephen W. Badenhop · 2003
Henry County, Ohio, 1870 census
Stephen W. Badenhop · 2003
Henry County, Ohio, 1900 census
Stephen W. Badenhop · 2004
Henry County, Ohio, 1880 census
Stephen W. Badenhop · 2006

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Viscid Violet Cort
Viscid Violet Cort
Cortinarius iodes
Seen 2026-09-24
common pawpaw
common pawpaw
Asimina triloba
Seen 2026-09-24
Japanese barberry
Japanese barberry
Berberis thunbergii
Seen 2026-09-24
New York fern
New York fern
Amauropelta noveboracensis
Seen 2026-09-24
American jumpseed
American jumpseed
Persicaria virginiana
Seen 2026-09-24
Hickory Tussock Moth
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lophocampa caryae
Seen 2026-09-24
False Turkeytail
False Turkeytail
Stereum lobatum
Seen 2026-09-24
wild teasel
wild teasel
Dipsacus fullonum
Seen 2026-09-24
autumn olive
autumn olive
Elaeagnus umbellata
Seen 2026-09-24

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • iNaturalist
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library