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Blue Diamond

Nevada · 351 residents · 7.216 sq mi
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Blue Diamond is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,821. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 66% 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 $665,500. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
351
+24%since 2000
from 282 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
49 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+21%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2292823363894422000201020202024Blue Diamond
2024351
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,821
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,091 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,319
+91%since 2000
from $30,479 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+21%since 2010
from 0.318 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food15.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$665,500
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+102%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian1.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(338)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(13)
Diversity Score8.9%(31)
Diversity Score
9
+23%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.4%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.6%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
−4%since 2000
from 28.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.4%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 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
22.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 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
10.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
30.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Diamond, Nevada?

Blue Diamond, Nevada has about 351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue Diamond, Nevada?

The typical household in Blue Diamond, Nevada earns about $94,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Diamond, Nevada expensive?

In Blue Diamond, Nevada, the median home is worth about $665,500.

How educated are people in Blue Diamond, Nevada?

About 66.4% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Diamond, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Diamond, Nevada?

About 8.5% of people in Blue Diamond, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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