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Diamond Springs, California

Coordinates: 38°41′41″N 120°48′54″W / 38.69472°N 120.81500°W / 38.69472; -120.81500
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Diamond Springs
Census-designated place
Location in El Dorado County and the state of California
Location in El Dorado County and the state of California
Diamond Springs is located in the United States
Diamond Springs
Diamond Springs
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 38°41′41″N 120°48′54″W / 38.69472°N 120.81500°W / 38.69472; -120.81500
Country United States
State California
CountyEl Dorado
Area
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 • Total
16.71 sq mi (43.29 km2)
 • Land16.64 sq mi (43.10 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2)  0.42%
Elevation
1,791 ft (546 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
11,345
 • Density681.79/sq mi (263.24/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95619
Area code530
FIPS code06-19220
GNIS feature ID0277499
Reference no.487

Diamond Springs (formerly, Diamond Spring and Diamond)[2] is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 11,037 at the 2010 census, up from 4,888 at the 2000 census. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark number 487.[3] It lies at an elevation of 1791 feet (546 m).[4]

History

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This town, settled in 1848, derived its name from its crystal clear springs. Among the most gold-rich locations in the region, the area produced a 25-pound nugget, one of the largest ever found in El Dorado County. Its most thriving period was in 1851 and, through its lumber, lime production, and agriculture, Diamond Springs has retained some of its early importance.

A post office was established at Diamond Spring in 1853; the name was changed to Diamond Springs in 1950.[2]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 16.7 square miles (43 km2), of which, 16.6 square miles (43 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.42%) is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20004,888—
201011,037125.8%
202011,3452.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

The 2020 United States census reported that Diamond Springs had a population of 11,345. The population density was 681.8 inhabitants per square mile (263.2/km2). The racial makeup of Diamond Springs was 79.4% White, 0.5% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.0% from other races, and 11.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.6% of the population.[6]

The census reported that 99.4% of the population lived in households, 0.3% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0.3% were institutionalized.[6]

There were 4,760 households, out of which 22.8% included children under the age of 18, 47.8% were married-couple households, 5.4% were cohabiting couple households, 30.3% had a female householder with no partner present, and 16.5% had a male householder with no partner present. 30.3% of households were one person, and 19.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.37.[6] There were 3,052 families (64.1% of all households).[7]

The age distribution was 18.1% under the age of 18, 7.0% aged 18 to 24, 20.1% aged 25 to 44, 26.0% aged 45 to 64, and 28.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males.[6]

There were 5,000 housing units at an average density of 300.5 units per square mile (116.0 units/km2), of which 4,760 (95.2%) were occupied. Of these, 73.5% were owner-occupied, and 26.5% were occupied by renters.[6]

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that 5.9% of the population were foreign-born. Of all people aged 5 or older, 91.3% spoke only English at home, 6.3% spoke Spanish, 1.6% spoke other Indo-European languages, 0.9% spoke Asian or Pacific Islander languages, and 0.0% spoke other languages. Of those aged 25 or older, 95.5% were high school graduates and 26.1% had a bachelor's degree.[8]

The median household income was $83,288, and the per capita income was $40,009. About 10.6% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line.[9]

Politics

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In the state legislature, Diamond Springs is in the 1st senatorial district, represented by Republican Megan Dahle,[10] and the 5th Assembly district, represented by Republican Joe Patterson.[11] Federally, Diamond Springs is in California's 5th congressional district, represented by Republican Tom McClintock.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, California: Word Dancer Press. p. 476. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  3. ^ "Diamond Springs". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Diamond Springs, California
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Diamond Springs CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  7. ^ "Diamond Springs CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  8. ^ "Diamond Springs CDP, California; CP02: Comparative Social Characteristics in the United States - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  9. ^ "Diamond Springs CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  10. ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  11. ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  12. ^ "California's 4th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
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