Blue Diamond, Nevada Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 351, Blue Diamond's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Blue Diamond is a small community located in Nevada, within Clark County. The total population is 351. It ranks as the 87th most populous out of 123 Census-designated places in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blue Diamond is 52.0 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 3.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blue Diamond is $94,821. This is 21% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also 17% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 10.0%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $665,500. Housing costs are 53% higher than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 60.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Blue Diamond has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.3% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.3% vs 44.8%).

Education

66.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Blue Diamond in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 138% higher than the state rate of 27.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.7%. Notably, 43.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Blue Diamond, Nevada is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nevada state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 123 Census-designated places in Nevada. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.