Damascus Town, Arkansas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 306 people, 137 households, and 90 families living in the town. The population density was 158.3 people per square mile (61.12/kmē), making its Arkansas's 78th least densely populated town. There were 157 housing units at an average density of 81.3 per square mile (31.39/kmē). The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.81. In the town the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 104 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 113.3 females. The median age of the town's population was 43.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Damascus Town was 39.5 and 51 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 299 White, 3 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 3 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $28977, it would be the 186th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The median income for a family in the town was $38750, it is the 111th wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $18342, making it the 58th wealthiest town by per capita income among the Arkansas. The median income was $15625, The median income for males was $25313, compared to $11719 for females.
In 2000, 55 pupils and students, of which 47.27% are male and 52.73% are female, 17.97% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.09% nursery or pri school, 0% kindergarten, 49.09% elementary school, 20% high school and 21.82% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 306 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 306 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 306 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 305 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 304 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 307 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 311 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 316 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 314 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 322 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 365 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| High school | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| College or graduate school | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus town, Arkansas | $28977 | $38750 | $18342 |
| Van Buren County, Arkansas | $27004 | $32284 | $16603 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |