How long is the commute from Black Diamond, WA?
Workers who live in Black Diamond, WA take an average of 37.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
24.9% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.5 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Black Diamond get to work
| Means of transportation | Black Diamond | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.9% (±7.9 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±6.7 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.9% (±7.4 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Black Diamond, the average commute is higher than in King County (27.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Black Diamond, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in King County (6.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, Black Diamond ranks 3 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 49 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Black Diamond
| Vehicles available | Black Diamond | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±3.5 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% (±7.2 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% (±7.7 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.6% (±7.3 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Black Diamond, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in King County (11.2%).
It is also lower than in Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Black Diamond
| Black Diamond | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.9% (±7.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±1.7 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±3.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Black Diamond, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from King County (95.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Black Diamond
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Diamond | — | 37.5 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Maple Valley | 3.7 mi | 37.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale | 4.2 mi | 38.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Holm | 5.3 mi | 36.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Covington | 5.3 mi | 33.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart | 6.7 mi | 36.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Shadow Lake | 6.9 mi | 41.8 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Enumclaw | 7.9 mi | 33.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn | 9.0 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Auburn, WA (30.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Lake | 41.8 minutes (±9.0) |
| 2 | Lake Morton-Berrydale | 38.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 3 | Black Diamond | 37.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Maple Valley | 37.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 (tie) | Hobart | 36.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Lake Holm | 36.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Mirrormont | 35.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Lake Marcel-Stillwater | 35.1 minutes (±7.5) |
| 9 | Fairwood (King County) | 33.6 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 9 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Black Diamond
How long is the average commute in Black Diamond?
Workers who live in Black Diamond, WA take an average of 37.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Black Diamond without a car?
3.5% of households in Black Diamond have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Black Diamond?
24.9% (±7.4 points) of workers who live in Black Diamond worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Diamond city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Diamond city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Diamond city, Washington
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Black Diamond city, Washington (place:06330, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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