Diamond City, Arkansas facts for kids
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Diamond City, Arkansas
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Diamond City, AR
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Location of Diamond City in Boone County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Arkansas | ||
| County | Boone | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Council government | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.82 sq mi (7.30 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.82 sq mi (7.30 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 757 | ||
| • Density | 268.73/sq mi (103.75/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
72630
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| Area code(s) | 870 | ||
| FIPS code | 05-18850 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2404224 | ||
Diamond City is a small city located in the northeastern part of Boone County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 782 people lived there. It is part of the larger Harrison area.
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Where is Diamond City?
Diamond City is found on the southern edge of Bull Shoals Lake. It sits between two creeks called Sugarloaf. The town of Lead Hill is about two miles south. You can reach Lead Hill by following Route 7.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 2.68 square miles (6.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Main Road
- Arkansas Highway 7
Arkansas Highway 7 ends at Bull Shoals Lake. This is at the northern edge of Diamond City. There is a state park and private marinas nearby.
Who Lives in Diamond City?
The number of people living in Diamond City has changed over the years:
- In 1970, there were 282 people.
- By 1980, the population grew to 650.
- In 1990, it was 601.
- In 2000, 730 people lived there.
- The population was 782 in 2010.
- In 2020, there were 757 residents.
People in 2020
In 2020, about 757 people lived in Diamond City. There were 459 households and 288 families. Most residents were White (about 90%). Other groups included Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races. About 2.77% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education
Students in Diamond City go to schools in the Lead Hill School District. This district also serves Lead Hill and South Lead Hill. Students usually graduate from Lead Hill High School.
What is the Climate Like?
Diamond City has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa."
See also
In Spanish: Diamond City (Arkansas) para niños
