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Diamondhead Lake

Iowa · 371 residents · 0.973 sq mi
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Diamondhead Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,648. Population has grown 19% since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
+19%since 2019
from 312 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
381 / sq mi
+19%since 2019
from 321 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
−8%since 2019
from 53.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
164221277333390201020202024Diamondhead Lake
2024285
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,648
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $88,664 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,827
+39%since 2019
from $44,321 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 60.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services32.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration32.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
11.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(15)
Asian5.8%(18)
Other5.4%(17)
Diversity Score35.8%(112)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(334)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(9)
Asian1.9%(7)
Other6.6%(24)
Diversity Score26.5%(98)
Diversity Score
26
−26%since 2019
from 36 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 96.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.6 min
+32%since 2019
from 37.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 81.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
91.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 81.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
Female
45.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Diamondhead Lake, Iowa?

Diamondhead Lake, Iowa has about 371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Diamondhead Lake, Iowa earns about $91,648 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 $225,000.

How educated are people in Diamondhead Lake, Iowa?

About 21.2% 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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