Black Diamond, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Black Diamond
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The entrance to Black Diamond
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Location in Citrus County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Citrus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.94 sq mi (10.21 km2) |
| • Land | 3.94 sq mi (10.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,255 |
| • Density | 318.29/sq mi (122.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-06667 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853236 |
Black Diamond is a small community located in Citrus County, Florida, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city would.
In 2020, about 1,255 people lived in Black Diamond. This number was a bit higher than in 2010, when 1,101 people lived there. Black Diamond is also part of a larger area called the Homosassa Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Where is Black Diamond?
Black Diamond is located in the northern part of Citrus County. You can find it north of the county's center. It shares borders with other communities. To the north, it's next to Pine Ridge. To the east, it's bordered by Beverly Hills and Pine Ridge. To the south, you'll find Lecanto.
A road called County Road 491 (North Lecanto Highway) runs along the eastern side of Black Diamond. This road can take you northeast about 5 miles (8 km) to U.S. Route 41. It also goes south about 4 miles (6 km) to State Road 44 in Lecanto.
The total area of Black Diamond is about 3.94 square miles (10.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 694 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,101 | 58.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,255 | 14.0% | |
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The population of Black Diamond has been growing. In 2000, there were 694 people. By 2010, the number grew to 1,101, and in 2020, it reached 1,255 people.
Who Lives in Black Diamond?
In 2000, there were 248 households in Black Diamond. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (84.7%) were married couples living together.
About 15.3% of the households had children under 18 living with them. This means Black Diamond has some families with kids, but also many households without them.
Age Groups
The people living in Black Diamond are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 9.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
- A small group (1.4%) was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 10.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- A large part of the population (39.0%) was between 45 and 64 years old.
- The largest group (39.2%) was 65 years of age or older.
The average age of people in Black Diamond was 62 years old. This shows that many older adults live in the community.
Schools in Black Diamond
Students in Black Diamond attend schools managed by Citrus County Schools.
- For elementary school, residents are zoned to Central Ridge Elementary School.
- For middle school, students are divided between Citrus Springs Middle School and Crystal River Middle School.
- For high school, parts of Black Diamond are zoned to Crystal River High School and Lecanto High School.
See also
In Spanish: Black Diamond (Florida) para niños
