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Diamond City, AR


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Diamond City, Arkansas

Diamond City, Arkansas, in Boone county, is 56 miles S of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 172 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 730.

The People and Families of Diamond City

In Diamond City, about 71% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Diamond City.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Diamond City.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Diamond City had a median family income of $27,946.

Diamond City Housing

In Diamond City, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Diamond City has higher property taxes than most places in Arkansas, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Diamond City, 92% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

Comparative Profile of Diamond City, AR

Comparing Diamond City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men36
Female Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home24
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes82
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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