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Damascus CDP, MD

ZIP 20872 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 20872

20872 has a population of 13,138 with a median age of 41.2 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
65.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Black
11.0%-11% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.7%-21% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
14.1%-24% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.8%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.3%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
15.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.1%-36% vs US avg
x
High school
19.4%-26% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.8%-7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
46.7%+39% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.0%+14% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.0%-11% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.5%+2% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
x
Diversity Index
54/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.7%-68% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.6%+84% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.2%+937% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 20872

Poverty Rate
3.7%-68% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.6%+84% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.3%-71% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.0%-66% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.2%+937% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population13,138
Median age41.2
Poverty rate3.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White65.2%
Hispanic14.1%
Black11.0%
Asian4.7%
Foreign-born25.6%