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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Diamond

Illinois · 1,393 residents · 1.9 sq mi
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Diamond has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $96,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,393
+27%since 1990
from 1,098 in 1990
1990 – 2025
733 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 578 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+11%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9091K2K3K3K1990201020202024Diamond
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,688 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,223
+40%since 1990
from $14,469 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$688
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $411 in 1990
US average: $602
75.5%
−15.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.8% in 1990
24.5% rent
2.2
−1%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,090)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(79)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(49)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score8.8%(123)
9
+23%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+12%since 1990
from 20.7 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, Illinois?

Diamond, Illinois has about 1,393 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Diamond, Illinois?

The typical household in Diamond, Illinois earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Diamond, Illinois expensive?

In Diamond, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,000, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Diamond, Illinois?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Diamond, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Diamond, Illinois?

About 8.6% of people in Diamond, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Diamond, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Diamond, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 295 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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