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Black Diamond

Florida · 1,298 residents · 3.943 sq mi
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Black Diamond is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,305. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $462,200. With a median age of 65.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,298
+87%since 2000
from 694 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
329 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.4
+6%since 2000
from 61.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6068701K1K2K2000201020202024Black Diamond
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,305
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,771 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,631
+4%since 2000
from $53,621 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+10%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$462,200
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
2.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.8%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2013
from 22.5% in 2013
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+49%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(646)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian4.6%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(842)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29%(377)
Asian3.9%(50)
Other2.2%(29)
Diversity Score61.6%(800)
Diversity Score
62
+307%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
67.3%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.7%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 93.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Diamond, Florida?

Black Diamond, Florida has about 1,298 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black Diamond, Florida?

The typical household in Black Diamond, Florida earns about $96,305 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Diamond, Florida expensive?

In Black Diamond, Florida, the median home is worth about $462,200.

How educated are people in Black Diamond, Florida?

About 45.4% of adults age 25 and over in Black Diamond, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Diamond, Florida?

About 6.7% of people in Black Diamond, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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