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Diamond Bar

California · 55,072 residents · 14.878 sq mi
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Diamond Bar is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,723. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $690,500. Households here earn about 28% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,072
−2%since 2000
from 56,287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,702 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+20%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K54K55K56K57K1990201020202024Diamond Bar
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,723
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,871 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,550
+59%since 2000
from $25,472 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$690,500
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,101
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,012 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+99%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31%(17,471)
Black4.7%(2,624)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(10,393)
Asian42.5%(23,922)
Other0%
Diversity Score83.1%(46,773)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(8,117)
Black3.1%(1,717)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(10,803)
Asian59.2%(32,626)
Other3.6%(1,961)
Diversity Score73.6%(40,537)
Diversity Score
74
−11%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
45.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Diamond Bar, California?

Diamond Bar, California has about 55,072 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Diamond Bar, California?

The typical household in Diamond Bar, California earns about $100,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Diamond Bar, California expensive?

In Diamond Bar, California, the median home is worth about $690,500, and the typical rent is about $2,101 a month.

How educated are people in Diamond Bar, California?

About 54.0% of adults age 25 and over in Diamond Bar, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Diamond Bar, California?

About 6.5% of people in Diamond Bar, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Diamond Bar, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Diamond Bar, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,400 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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