Diamond Beach, New Jersey facts for kids
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Diamond Beach, New Jersey
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Diamond Beach in 2015
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Map of Diamond Beach CDP in Cape May County
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 Diamond Beach, New Jersey
Location in Cape May County, New Jersey
Diamond Beach, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Diamond Beach, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cape May |
| Township | Lower |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 203 |
| • Density | 898.23/sq mi (346.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-17815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389406 |
Diamond Beach is a small, lovely community located right by the ocean in New Jersey, a state in the United States. It's part of a larger area called Lower Township in Cape May County. This area is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a specific area the government counts for population, but it's not an officially incorporated town.
Diamond Beach is also part of the bigger Ocean City metropolitan area. It's even connected to the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Camden combined statistical area, often called the Delaware Valley. In 2020, about 203 people lived in Diamond Beach. This was an increase from 136 people in 2010, showing it's growing a bit!
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Where is Diamond Beach?
Diamond Beach is located in New Jersey. It's a small area, covering about 0.59 square kilometers (or 0.23 square miles) of land. There's no water area within its official boundaries.
This community is known for its many fancy townhouses. You can also find Seapointe Village here, which even has a small police station that opened in 2013 to help keep everyone safe.
Who Lives in Diamond Beach?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 218 | — | |
| 2010 | 136 | −37.6% | |
| 2020 | 203 | 49.3% | |
| Population sources: 2000 2010 2020 |
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The number of people living in Diamond Beach changes over time.
- In 2000, there were 218 people.
- By 2010, the population went down to 136 people.
- But in 2020, it grew again to 203 people!
More About the People (2010)
In 2010, there were 136 people living in Diamond Beach. They lived in 71 households, and 46 of these were families. Most of the people were White.
The average household had about 1.92 people, and the average family had 2.28 people.
- Only a small number (6.6%) of the people were under 18 years old.
- A large portion (36.8%) were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Diamond Beach was about 60.4 years.
Schools in the Area
Students living in Diamond Beach go to schools in two different districts, just like other parts of Lower Township.
- For younger students (primary grades), they attend the Lower Township School District.
- For older students (secondary grades), they attend the Lower Cape May Regional School District.
Elementary Schools
- David C. Douglass Memorial Elementary School is in Villas.
- Other elementary schools are in Cold Spring:
- Carl T. Mitnick School (grades 1–2)
- Maud Abrams School (grades 3–4)
- Sandman Consolidated School (grades 5–6)
Middle and High Schools
The middle and high schools are part of the Lower Cape May Regional School District and are located in the Erma area.
- Richard Teitelman Middle School
- Lower Cape May Regional High School
Specialty Schools
Students can also choose to attend Cape May County Technical High School in Cape May Court House. This school offers special programs and job training for students from all over the county. If students have special needs, they might go to the Cape May County Special Services School District, also in the Cape May Court House area.
What's the Weather Like?
Diamond Beach has a climate called a humid subtropical climate. This means it has:
- Hot and somewhat humid summers.
- Cool winters.
- Rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Diamond Beach, NJ (1981-2010 Averages) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41.9 (5.5) |
43.6 (6.4) |
50.3 (10.2) |
59.4 (15.2) |
68.7 (20.4) |
77.8 (25.4) |
82.9 (28.3) |
81.6 (27.6) |
76.1 (24.5) |
66.1 (18.9) |
56.2 (13.4) |
46.7 (8.2) |
62.7 (17.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 35.0 (1.7) |
36.8 (2.7) |
43.1 (6.2) |
52.2 (11.2) |
61.3 (16.3) |
70.7 (21.5) |
75.9 (24.4) |
74.9 (23.8) |
68.9 (20.5) |
58.4 (14.7) |
48.9 (9.4) |
39.7 (4.3) |
55.6 (13.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 28.1 (−2.2) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
35.9 (2.2) |
44.9 (7.2) |
53.9 (12.2) |
63.7 (17.6) |
68.9 (20.5) |
68.2 (20.1) |
61.8 (16.6) |
50.6 (10.3) |
41.6 (5.3) |
32.7 (0.4) |
48.4 (9.1) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.36 (85) |
2.81 (71) |
4.16 (106) |
3.64 (92) |
3.60 (91) |
3.19 (81) |
3.79 (96) |
4.09 (104) |
3.27 (83) |
3.61 (92) |
3.24 (82) |
3.62 (92) |
42.38 (1,076) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 67.4 | 66.5 | 64.7 | 63.0 | 67.4 | 71.9 | 70.7 | 73.3 | 70.5 | 69.1 | 68.0 | 67.7 | 68.4 |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 25.3 (−3.7) |
26.7 (−2.9) |
32.0 (0.0) |
40.0 (4.4) |
50.4 (10.2) |
61.2 (16.2) |
65.7 (18.7) |
65.8 (18.8) |
58.9 (14.9) |
48.3 (9.1) |
38.8 (3.8) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
45.3 (7.4) |
| Source: PRISM | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for North Cape May, NJ Ocean Water Temperature (6 W Diamond Beach) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 37 (3) |
37 (3) |
42 (6) |
50 (10) |
59 (15) |
68 (20) |
73 (23) |
74 (23) |
72 (22) |
61 (16) |
52 (11) |
42 (6) |
56 (13) |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Summer Weather
In summer, a cool ocean breeze often blows in the afternoons. But sometimes, it can get very hot and humid, feeling like 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or even hotter!
Winter Weather
In winter, it can get very cold and windy. The wind chill (how cold it feels with the wind) can drop below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius). Diamond Beach usually gets about 12 to 18 inches (30 to 46 cm) of snow each winter. February is often the snowiest month.
Plants and Nature
The natural plants you would find in Diamond Beach are mostly a type of tall grass called Northern Cordgrass. This kind of plant grows in coastal areas and forms what is called a Coastal Prairie. It's a type of grassland found near the sea.
See also
In Spanish: Diamond Beach para niños
