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Diamond

Missouri · 807 residents · 0.747 sq mi
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Diamond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
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

807
−3%since 1990
from 831 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,080 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,112 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.8
+4%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6487468459431K1990201020202024Diamond
2024914
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,489 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,581
+56%since 1990
from $8,681 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
64.9%
−10.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
35.1% rent
1.9
−1%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(827)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(771)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score5.6%(45)
6
+368%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−36%since 1990
from 21.4 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, Missouri?

Diamond, Missouri has about 807 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Diamond, Missouri?

The typical household in Diamond, Missouri earns about $29,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Diamond, Missouri expensive?

In Diamond, Missouri, the median home is worth about $54,700, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Diamond, Missouri?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Diamond, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Diamond, Missouri?

About 11.5% of people in Diamond, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Diamond, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Diamond, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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