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Diamondhead Lake

Iowa · 366 residents · 0.973 sq mi
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Diamondhead Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,442. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2011. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $140,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
366
+73%vs 2011
vs 212 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
376 / sq mi
+73%vs 2011
vs 218 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
−21%vs 2011
vs 57.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
164221277333390201020202024Diamondhead Lake
2024285
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,442
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,353 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,548
+12%vs 2011
vs $37,865 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.142
+13%vs 2011
vs 0.126 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services21.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration21.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $137,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−26.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
51.9%
+11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+3%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(17)
Diversity Score
5
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 31.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.4%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.0% in 2011
Female
40.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Diamondhead Lake, Iowa?

Diamondhead Lake, Iowa has about 366 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Diamondhead Lake, Iowa?

The typical household in Diamondhead Lake, Iowa earns about $71,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Diamondhead Lake, Iowa expensive?

In Diamondhead Lake, Iowa, the median home is worth about $140,700.

How educated are people in Diamondhead Lake, Iowa?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Diamondhead Lake, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Diamondhead Lake, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Diamondhead Lake, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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