Source: U.S. Census Bureau                       Prepared by: Pennsylvania State Data Center

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DEMOGRAPHICS (Short version)

Municipal Demographic Profile (1990)
County: Wayne
Municipality: Damascus Township

Total Population 3,081
Median age 36.2
Under 18 years 839
65 years and over 507

Total housing units 1,956
Occupied housing units 1,114
Owner occupied 974
Percent owner occupied 87.4
Renter occupied 140
Vacant housing units 842
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use 713

UNITS IN STRUCTURE
1-unit, detached 1,493
1-unit, attached 10
2 to 4 units 38
5 to 9 units 0
10 or more units 0
Mobile home, trailer, other 415

VALUE
Specified owner-occupied units 544
Less than $50,000 49
$50,000 to $99,999 266
$100,000 to $149,999 160
$150,000 to $199,999 49
$200,000 to $299,999 17
$300,000 or more 3
Median (dollars)93,900

Source: Census of Population and Housing, 1990: Summary Tape File 1
Prepared by: The Pennsylvania State Data Center, Penn State Harrisburg
Date Prepared: January, 1997

LAND USE: The Township consists mainly of agricultural properties and residential properties, but there are also several small businesses and light industrial facilities. A large portion of the Township is wooded acreage that supports abundant wildlife and part of the local logging industry.

SCHOOLS: The Wayne Highlands School District operates the Damascus Elementary and Middle School (PTA) in the Village of Damascus. The Honesdale High School serves the high school students. The school district provides transportation for the students to and from school. Also, the Damascus Christian Academy is located in the Village of Damascus.

LOCAL BUSINESSES include building and excavating contractors, professional services, light manufacturing, sawmills, vehicle repair stations, general stores, computer services, and much more.

PONDS and LAKES: Largest water bodies include: Barkley Lake, Beaver Lake, Cline Pond, Duck Harbor Pond, Fallsdale Pond, Galilee Pond, Laurel Lake, Silver Lake, Sky Lake, Snyder Pond, and Swago Pond.

WATER COURSES: Main rivers, creeks and streams include: Beaver Dam Creek, Delaware River, Hollister Creek, Little Equinunk Creek, North Branch of Calkins Creek, and South Branch of Calkins Creek.

ROAD SYSTEM:
Township Roads: 94.89 miles
State Highways: 83.49 miles
Total: 178.38 miles
Main Traffic Routes: Pennsylvania Route 191, Pennsylvania Route 371 and Pennsylvania Route 652. Interstate highways are minutes away.