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Diamond, MO
Town in Newton County, Missouri.
Population
914
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,169
ZIP codes
0
Diamond and its ZIP codes
Diamond at a glance
- Diamond is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,587, 4% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,400 (39% below Missouri) and median rent is $863 a month.
Local data for Diamond, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Diamond, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,587
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$141,400
Median rent
$863/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (106), Mexican Americans (68), Irish Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Diamond.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,117
23,014 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$362M
FY 2026, $6,168 per person
How people get to work
Diamond, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Diamond, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
932
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
143
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Diamond, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Diamond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FidelityTown | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| GranbyCity | 7 mi | 4.4 |
| DuenwegCity | 7.3 mi | 3.3 |
| RitcheyTown | 8.4 mi | 0 |
| SaginawVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| DuquesneVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| CarthageCity | 9.8 mi | 12.1 |
| Shoal Creek EstatesVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| LeawoodVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Dennis AcresVillage | 11 mi | 0 |
| ReedsTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| SarcoxieCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Cliff VillageVillage | 11 mi | 0 |
| Redings MillVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Shoal Creek DriveVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| NewtoniaTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Diamond, MO in?
- Diamond is in Newton County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Diamond, MO?
- About 914 people live in Diamond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Diamond?
- Nearby places include Fidelity (4.9 mi), Granby (7 mi), Duenweg (7.3 mi), Ritchey (8.4 mi), Saginaw (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023