Diamond Beach, New Jersey

Diamond Beach, New Jersey
Census-designated place
Diamond Beach in 2015
Map of Diamond Beach CDP in Cape May County
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Coordinates: 38°57′32″N74°51′07″W / 38.958852°N 74.852009°W / 38.958852; -74.852009
Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Cape May
Township	Lower
Area [1]
• 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 [2]	7 ft (2 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• 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	609
FIPS code	34-17815 [4] [5]
GNIS feature ID	02389406 [6]

Diamond Beach is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) ^[7] located within Lower Township in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ^[8] The CDP, and all of Cape May County, is part of the Ocean City metropolitan statistical area, and is part of the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD combined statistical area, also known as the Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area. ^[9] As of the United States 2020 Census, the CDP's population was 203, ^[3] an increase of 67 from the 2010 census count of 136. ^[10]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Diamond Beach had a total area of 0.157 square miles (0.406 km²), all of which was land. ^{[11] [12]}

Diamond Beach is home to many upscale townhouses and Seapointe Village, the site of a police substation that opened in 2013. ^[13]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2000	218		—
2010	136		−37.6%
2020	203		49.3%
Population sources: 2000 [14] 2010 [10] 2020 [3]

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 136 people, 71 households, and 46 families in the CDP. The population density was 868.4 per square mile (335.3/km²). There were 845 housing units at an average density of 5,395.7 per square mile (2,083.3/km²). The racial makeup was 100.00% (136) White, 0.00% (0) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 0.00% (0) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.00% (0) from other races, and 0.00% (0) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.00% (0) of the population. ^[10]

Of the 71 households, 9.9% had children under the age of 18; 57.7% were married couples living together; 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 35.2% were non-families. Of all households, 31.0% were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.28. ^[10]

6.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 2.2% from 18 to 24, 11.8% from 25 to 44, 42.6% from 45 to 64, and 36.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 86.8 males. ^[10]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census ^[4] there were 218 people, 103 households, and 73 families residing in the place. The population density was 526.1/km² (1,404.7/mi²). There were 1,017 housing units at an average density of 2,454.2/km² (6,553.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.33% White, 2.29% African American, 0.92% Asian, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population. ^[14]

There were 103 households, out of which 16.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.47. ^[14]

In the place the population was spread out, with 12.4% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 39.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males. ^[14]

The median income for a household in the place was $83,787, and the median income for a family was $83,735. Males had a median income of over $100,000 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $54,883. None of the population or families were below the poverty line. ^[14]

Education

As with other parts of Lower Township, it is served by Lower Township School District for primary grades and Lower Cape May Regional School District for secondary grades. ^[15]

David C. Douglass Memorial Elementary School is in Villas CDP. The other three elementary schools are in Cold Spring: Carl T. Mitnick (grades 1-2), Maud Abrams (grades 3-4), and Sandman Consolidated (grades 5-6). The LCMR schools (Richard Teitelman Middle and Lower Cape May Regional High School) are in the Erma area.

Students are also eligible to attend Cape May County Technical High School in Cape May Court House, which serves students from the entire county in its comprehensive and vocational programs, which are offered without charge to students who are county residents. ^{[16] [17]} Special needs students may be referred to Cape May County Special Services School District in the Cape May Court House area.

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Diamond Beach has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) with hot, moderately humid summers, cool winters and year-around precipitation. Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature above 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature at or above 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature at or above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During the summer months in Diamond Beach, a cooling afternoon sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values at or above 95.0 °F (35.0 °C). During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values below 0.0 °F (−17.8 °C). The plant hardiness zone at Diamond Beach is 7b with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 6.8 °F (−14.0 °C). ^[18] The average seasonal (November–April) snowfall total is 12 to 18 inches (30 to 46 cm) and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity.

Climate data for Diamond Beach, NJ (1981-2010 Averages)
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 [19]

Climate data for North Cape May, NJ Ocean Water Temperature (6 W Diamond Beach)
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 [20]

Ecology

According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Diamond Beach would have a dominant vegetation type of Northern Cordgrass (73) with a dominant vegetation form of Coastal Prairie (20). ^[21]

See also

• "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Diamond Beach CDP, NJ" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Diamond Beach Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed October 18, 2012.
3. Census Data Explorer: Diamond Beach CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 15, 2023.
4. U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
5. Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
6. US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
7. State of New Jersey Census Designated Places - BVP20 - Data as of January 1, 2020, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 1, 2022.
8. New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed October 18, 2012.
9. New Jersey: 2020 Core Based Statistical Areas and Counties, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 22, 2022.
10. DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Diamond Beach CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today , United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 18, 2012.
11. Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
12. US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
13. Staff. "Lower Township Police Open New Diamond Beach Substation", Cape May County Herald , July 1, 2013. Accessed July 9, 2014. "Lower Township police have opened a substation in Diamond Beach at a new location in Seapointe Village."
14. DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Diamond Beach CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today , United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 18, 2012.
15. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Cape May County, NJ" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved June 27, 2024. - Text list
16. Frequently Asked Questions, Cape May County Technical High School. Accessed October 27, 2019. "All residents of Cape May County are eligible to attend Cape May County Technical High School.... The Cape May County Technical High School is a public school so there is no cost to residents of Cape May County."
17. Technical High School Admissions, Cape May County Technical High School. Accessed October 27, 2019. "All students who are residents of Cape May County may apply to the Technical High School."
18. "USDA Interactive Plant Hardiness Map". United States Department of Agriculture . Retrieved August 5, 2019.
19. "PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University" . Retrieved August 5, 2019.
20. "Water Temperature Table of All Coastal Regions" . Retrieved August 5, 2019.
21. "U.S. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions)" . Retrieved August 5, 2019.

External links

• The Wildwood Leader
• Campbell, Al (July 7, 2007). "Nine Injured in Crab House Floor Collapse". Cape May County Herald .
• The Cape May Gazette

Preceded by Wildwood Crest	Beaches of New Jersey	Succeeded by Cape May