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Damascus is a town in Washington County, in the Bristol metro area.
The community was named for the ancient city of Syria
The latitude of Damascus is 36.633N. The longitude is -81.783W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,952 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 1,091.
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$19,886National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Damascus demographic reports
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13% of Damascus residents report German ancestry, and 8% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Damascus ancestry & family history guide.
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- Damascus business guide
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- Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
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- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Damascus was $14,995, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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7% of Damascus residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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- Post history questions in Washington County genealogy forum
Median rent in Damascus, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $251. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $607.
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Libraries in Damascus include Damascus Branch Library ... View libraries
- Census map of Damascus area
- Historic maps of VA cities - Library of Congress
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Washington County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Damascus political report.
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The average commute time for Damascus workers is 27 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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