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Diamond

Illinois · 2,527 residents · 1.9 sq mi
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Diamond has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,406. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,527
+81%since 2000
from 1,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,330 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
−1%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9091K2K3K3K1990201020202024Diamond
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,406
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,569
+17%since 2000
from $20,223 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+49%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(49)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(123)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,328)
Black0.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(134)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other2.4%(61)
Diversity Score20.2%(510)
Diversity Score
20
+130%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+11%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Diamond, Illinois?

Diamond, Illinois has about 2,527 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Diamond, Illinois?

The typical household in Diamond, Illinois earns about $56,406 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 $183,800, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Diamond, Illinois?

About 9.6% 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 13.8% 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 1,429 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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