CensusEasy
CITY

Diamond Beach

New Jersey · 350 residents · 0.226 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Atlantic City metro area
Compare
The short version

Diamond Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,357. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $696,700. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350
+61%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,549 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 965 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.7
+18%since 2000
from 52.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
871592303023742000201020202024Diamond Beach
2024350
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,357
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,787 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,906
+13%since 2000
from $54,883 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
+44.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.250
−51%since 2010
from 0.511 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$696,700
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
84.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
5.6
+136%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
RELATED:See current rent listings in Diamond Beach on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(207)
Black2.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(350)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.5%
+45.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
55.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
44.7%
+44.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.4%
+24.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
62.3%
+62.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2012
from 23.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 91.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Diamond Beach

Odessa
Pop 360
Bolingbroke
Pop 426
Springhill
Pop 353
Lake Hart
Pop 426
Places similar to Diamond Beach
Head to head

Compare Diamond Beach to nearby cities

DIAMOND BEACH VS
Villas
Income$80,974−35%
Home value$301,600−57%
Population9,735+2681%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DIAMOND BEACH VS
Ocean City
Income$101,782−19%
Home value$840,500+21%
Population11,101+3072%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DIAMOND BEACH VS
Somers Point
Income$71,062−43%
Home value$309,200−56%
Population10,590+2926%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DIAMOND BEACH VS
Milford
Income$59,464−53%
Home value$296,900−57%
Population14,723+4107%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Diamond Beach, New Jersey?

Diamond Beach, New Jersey has about 350 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Diamond Beach, New Jersey?

The typical household in Diamond Beach, New Jersey earns about $125,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Diamond Beach, New Jersey expensive?

In Diamond Beach, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $696,700.

How educated are people in Diamond Beach, New Jersey?

About 63.5% of adults age 25 and over in Diamond Beach, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Diamond Beach, New Jersey?

About 0.0% of people in Diamond Beach, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Jersey
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Diamond Beach with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →