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Diamond

Missouri · 902 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 $34,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
902
+12%since 2000
from 807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,207 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,080 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+7%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6487468459431K1990201020202024Diamond
2024914
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,318
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,831
+46%since 2000
from $13,581 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(771)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(843)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.1%(55)
Diversity Score20%(181)
Diversity Score
20
+258%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+138%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.6%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Diamond, Missouri?

Diamond, Missouri has about 902 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Diamond, Missouri?

The typical household in Diamond, Missouri earns about $34,318 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 $74,300, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Diamond, Missouri?

About 15.0% 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 8.5% of people in Diamond, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Diamond, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Diamond, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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