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Black Diamond, Washington, in King county, is 12 miles SE of Kent, Washington (center to center) and 25 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 3,970.
In Black Diamond, about 67% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Black Diamond. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Black Diamond is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.
In 2000, Black Diamond had a median family income of $72,981. Black Diamond is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Black Diamond isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Black Diamond. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Black Diamond residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Black Diamond, 89% 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. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Black Diamond may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Washington, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Black Diamond, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Black Diamond strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Black Diamond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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