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Diamond

Illinois · 2,640 residents · 1.9 sq mi
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Diamond has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,019. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $166,900. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,640
+90%since 2000
from 1,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,389 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+3%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9091K2K3K3K1990201020202024Diamond
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,019
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,891
+53%since 2000
from $20,223 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,085
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
27.4% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(2,276)
Black0.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(176)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other1.2%(32)
Diversity Score22.6%(596)
Diversity Score
23
+157%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Diamond, Illinois?

Diamond, Illinois has about 2,640 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Diamond, Illinois?

The typical household in Diamond, Illinois earns about $51,019 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 $166,900, and the typical rent is about $1,085 a month.

How educated are people in Diamond, Illinois?

About 16.6% 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 11.0% 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 1,542 residents, a change of about 140 percent over that period.

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