Diamond, Illinois facts for kids
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Diamond
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Location of Diamond in Will County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Grundy, Will |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,640 |
| • Density | 1,389.47/sq mi (536.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60416
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| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-19837 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398721 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Diamond, Illinois |
Diamond is a small village located in Grundy and Will Counties, Illinois. In 2020, about 2,640 people lived there. It's a friendly community with a rich history.
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History of Diamond Village
The area where Diamond is now was once a busy coal town. A post office opened here in 1872. The village got its name because it was in the middle of a special coal mining area. This area was known as the "Black Diamond" coal district.
Important Events in Diamond's Past
On February 16, 1883, the Diamond Mine had a big flood. This event was a sad time for the community. A special monument was later built in Diamond to remember what happened.
More recently, on November 17, 2013, an EF-2 tornado passed through Diamond. The community worked together to recover after the storm.
Geography of Diamond
Diamond is located at 41°17′16″N 88°15′14″W / 41.28778°N 88.25389°W. It covers an area of about 1.90 square miles (4.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Diamond
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 424 | — | |
| 1900 | 672 | — | |
| 1910 | 255 | −62.1% | |
| 1920 | 85 | −66.7% | |
| 1930 | 92 | 8.2% | |
| 1940 | 80 | −13.0% | |
| 1950 | 107 | 33.8% | |
| 1960 | 250 | 133.6% | |
| 1970 | 452 | 80.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,170 | 158.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,077 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,393 | 29.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,527 | 81.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,640 | 4.5% | |
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In 2020, the village of Diamond had 2,640 residents. There were 1,206 households living in the village. About 35.5% of these households had children under 18 years old.
Most people living in Diamond are White, making up about 87.84% of the population. Other groups include African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 6.67% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Diamond was 37.3 years. About 25.8% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there are many young people and families in the village.
See also
In Spanish: Diamond (Illinois) para niños
