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Diamond City

Arkansas · 782 residents · 2.817 sq mi
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Diamond City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,941. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,000. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
782
+7%since 2000
from 730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
278 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.7
−5%since 2000
from 54.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5677038399751K1990201020202024Diamond City
2024672
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,941
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,704 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,182
+16%since 2000
from $13,968 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
37.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+16%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(697)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(743)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.4%(19)
Diversity Score11.4%(89)
Diversity Score
11
+228%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Diamond City, Arkansas?

Diamond City, Arkansas has about 782 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Diamond City, Arkansas?

The typical household in Diamond City, Arkansas earns about $27,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Diamond City, Arkansas expensive?

In Diamond City, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $76,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Diamond City, Arkansas?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Diamond City, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Diamond City, Arkansas?

About 17.5% of people in Diamond City, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Diamond City, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Diamond City, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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