Black Diamond, WA

Black Diamond, Washington

Black Diamond, Washington, in King county, is 12 miles SE of Kent, Washington (center to center) and 25 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The people of the city are in the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Black Diamond has a population of 3,970.

The People and Families of Black Diamond

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Black Diamond Housing

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.

Commuting

In Black Diamond, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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%

Comparative Profile of Black Diamond, WA

Comparing Black Diamond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Black Diamond Almanac

Black Diamond Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Black Diamond Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Black Diamond residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Black Diamond, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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