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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Diamond Springs

California · 4,888 residents · 16.64 sq mi
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Diamond Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,449. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $129,800. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,888
+70%since 1990
from 2,872 in 1990
1990 – 2024
294 / sq mi
+70%since 1990
from 173 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+23%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K5K8K11K14K1990201020202024Diamond Springs
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,449
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,665 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,466
+52%since 1990
from $12,773 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $115,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$765
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $643 in 1990
US average: $602
80.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
19.5% rent
3.6
−12%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,809)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(202)
Asian0.5%(15)
Diversity Score20%(576)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(4,260)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(416)
Asian0.5%(24)
Diversity Score21.5%(1,053)
22
+7%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Diamond Springs, California?

Diamond Springs, California has about 4,888 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Diamond Springs, California earns about $36,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Diamond Springs, California expensive?

In Diamond Springs, California, the median home is worth about $129,800, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Diamond Springs, California?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Diamond Springs, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Diamond Springs, California?

About 10.7% of people in Diamond Springs, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Diamond Springs, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Diamond Springs, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,016 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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