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Coordinates: 47°19′4″N 122°0′53″W / 47.31778°N 122.01472°W / 47.31778; -122.01472
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Black Diamond, Washington
City
Location of Black Diamond, Washington
Location of Black Diamond, Washington
Coordinates: 47°19′4″N 122°0′53″W / 47.31778°N 122.01472°W / 47.31778; -122.01472
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKing
Government
 • TypeMayor–council[1]
 • MayorCarol Benson[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total7.19 sq mi (18.63 km2)
 • Land6.55 sq mi (16.96 km2)
 • Water0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2)
Elevation
653 ft (199 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total4,697
 • Density729.92/sq mi (281.83/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98010
Area code360
FIPS code53-06330
GNIS feature ID1516603[4]
Websiteblackdiamondwa.gov

Black Diamond is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 4,697 at the 2020 census.[3]

History

Founding

Black Diamond was originally inhabited by the Bəqəlšuł, which is Lushootseed for "from a high point from which you can see", part of Coast Salish people. The area was home to a grill trap and smokehouse, and the tribe fished from Lake Sawyer.[5][6][7]

Coal Mining

Beginning in the 1880s Black Diamond was a rural coal mining area, developed by the Black Diamond Coal Mining Company of California, which owned and operated the mine.[8] The original residents were largely composed of former workers, from the company's previous coal mining operation in Nortonville, California, which primarily sold coal to the thriving new metropolis of San Francisco.[9]

Many early residents of Black Diamond came from Italy; this is one of many grave markers in the Black Diamond Cemetery with an Italian-language inscription. The cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

A combination of low quality coal from the Nortonville mines, water intrusion into the workings there, and the discovery and economical transport of higher-quality Washington coal to San Francisco spelled the demise of Nortonville in the early 1880s.[10] The town was home to around 3,500 people by the early 1900s, many of them European immigrants; most of the working men were involved in producing coal. This coal was transported to Seattle via the Pacific Coast Coal train. Before 1911, the miners were affiliated with the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), but by March 1911 had left en masse to join the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).[11][12]

After World War I, the town shut down the mine as it was no longer viable. However a second mining boom spurred growth in the town in the early 1930s on the strength of multiple mining operations promoted by the Morris brothers through the Palmer Coking Coal Company. Mining has continued until recently through the Pacific Coast Coal Company, formerly of San Francisco. The prospect of future mining operations remains strong.

The Black Diamond Bakery

Railway

The main building of the Black Diamond Historical Museum is the former train station, which served the Columbia & Puget Sound Railway 1884–1916 and the Pacific Coast Railway 1916–1951. Regular passenger service ended in 1925, but a train still brought men to the mine until 1931, and trains continued to haul coal and freight into the 1940s.

Incorporation

Black Diamond was officially incorporated on February 19, 1959. The town's late 20th century population growth has been mostly as a commuter community for people with jobs in Seattle, Bellevue, and suburban centers within the Seattle Metropolitan Area.[13]

Documentaries

Published in 2019, "The Black Diamond Story" showcases some of the history of Black Diamond.

Master Planned Developments (MPDs)

Establishment of MPDs

In 1996 the City of Black Diamond completed their first Growth Management Act (GMA) Comprehensive Plan and included the concept of Master Planned Developments (MPDs).[14][15]

First MPD Land Purchase

In 2008 YarrowBay pays roughly $51 million for the 156-acre Summit Pit property with the intent to “plans calls for a master-planned, mixed-use community with active and passive open spaces, community gathering areas, a pedestrian-friendly design and transportation improvements.” .[16]

First MPD Applications (The Villages & Lawson Hills)

In 2010, YarrowBay Holdings submitted Master Planned Development (MPD) applications for “The Villages” and “Lawson Hills”.[17][18]

The Lawson Hills MPD and The Villages MPD combined, proposed to add 6,050 single and multi-family residences, 1.1 million square feet of commercial/office/retail space and add an estimated 15,000 new residents to the City of Black Diamond.[17]

“Facts about The Villages and Lawson Hills:

  1. The Villages: 1,196 acres, 3,600 single family residences, 1,200 multi-family residences, 450,000 s.f. office, 325,000 s.f. retail
  2. Lawson Hills: 371 acres, 930 single family residences, 320 multi-family residences”.[17]

In October 2020, the residential portion of the Lawson Hills and The Villages MPDs were the largest master planned community ever proposed within King County at that time.[17]

In 2010 Toward Responsible Development filed a land use petition (LUPA) against the two YarrowBay MPDs.[19]

In 2012 King County Superior Court Judge Patrick Oishi denied the LUPA Toward Responsible Development filed with the Court of Appeals.[20]

In Oct 2014 appeals Court Commissioner Masako Kanazawa ordered Toward Responsible Development to pay a total of $162,798, for attorney fees and costs, to YarrowBay and the City of Black Diamond.[21]

In 2016 Oakpointe (formerly YarrowBay) sued three City of Black Diamond Council members who opposed the MPDs.[22]

In 2017 Black Diamond council files suit against the mayor.[23]

In 2018 Black Diamond / Oakpointe settle lawsuit.[24]

Ten Trails (Formerly The Villages)

The Villages Master Planned Development (MPD) design submitted in December of 2013 encompassed 1,196 acres, 3,600 single family residences, 1,200 multi-family residences, 450,000 s.f. of office space and 325,000 s.f. of retail space.[17]

File:Ten Trails - The Villages Master Planned Development-20091231.pdf
Ten Trails (formerly The Villages) original Master Planned Development design.
File:2013-TheVillages-aka-TenTrails-SitePlan.png
2013 site map of The Villages, also known as, Ten Trails


In Dec 2013, clearing and grading work for The Villages MPD started.[25]


In 2017 CalAtlantic Homes bought 136 acres from Oakpointe (formerly YarrowBay) with the intent to development Ten Trails (formerly The Villages).[26]


In 2019 first family moves into Ten Trails.[27]


In 2021 the 500th family moved into Ten Trails.[28]


As of March 2022, 722 homes are occupied in the Ten Trails development. [29]



Geography

Black Diamond is located at 47°19′4″N 122°0′53″W / 47.31778°N 122.01472°W / 47.31778; -122.01472 (47.317802, -122.014793).[30]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.66 square miles (17.25 km2), of which 6.02 square miles (15.59 km2) is land and 0.64 square miles (1.66 km2) is water.[31]

Demographics

Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Black Diamond ranks 64th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890561—
19601,026—
19701,16013.1%
19801,1700.9%
19901,42221.5%
20003,970179.2%
20104,1514.6%
20204,69713.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[32]
2020 Census[3]

2010 census

As of the census[33] of 2010, there were 4,151 people, 1,546 households, and 1,157 families living in the city. The population density was 689.5 inhabitants per square mile (266.2/km2). There were 1,685 housing units at an average density of 279.9 per square mile (108.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 1,546 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.2% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,970 people, 1,456 households, and 1,131 families living in the city. The population density was 739.5 people per square mile (285.4/km2). There were 1,538 housing units at an average density of 286.5 per square mile (110.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.43% White, 0.08% African American, 1.56% Native American, 1.01% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 3.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.70% of the population. 16.8% were of German, 13.2% Irish, 8.5% English and 7.4% Norwegian ancestry.

There were 1,456 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $67,092, and the median income for a family was $72,981. Males had a median income of $51,792 versus $31,932 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,936. About 0.8% of families and 0.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

City landmarks

The City of Black Diamond has designated the following landmarks:

Landmark Built Listed Address Photo
Black Diamond Cemetery[34] c. 1880 2000 Cemetery Hill Road
Black Diamond Miners' Cabin[34] c. 1882 1995 24311 Morgan Street
Luigi & Aurora Pagani House[34] c.1896 2001 32901 Merino Street

Government and Politics

Presidential Elections Results[35]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 50.54% 1,635 46.52% 1,505 2.94% 95




Notable people

The town has been home to some famous residents, including folk musician Brandi Carlile.[36] The minor-league baseball star Edo Vanni was born at Black Diamond in 1918.[37]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Black Diamond, Washington.

References

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  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
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  5. ^ Hollenbeck, Jan L; Moss, Madonna; United States; Forest Service; Pacific Northwest Region (1987). A cultural resource overview: prehistory, ethnography and history : Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Portland, Or.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region. OCLC 892024380.
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  9. ^ Black Diamond: Mining the Memories, edited by Diane and Cory Olson, 1988.
  10. ^ The History of Nortonville, by Robert Kishaba, 1961.
  11. ^ Bragg, Nick. "IWW Yearbook 1911". IWW History Project. University of Washington. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
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  21. ^ Box, Dennis (2014-10-01). "Attorney fees and costs awarded to YarrowBay and Black Diamond by Court of Appeals commissioner". Covington-Maple Valley Reporter. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  22. ^ "Developer sues Black Diamond council members who oppose his project". The Seattle Times. 2016-12-02. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
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  24. ^ Kear, Kathleen (2018-02-13). "Black Diamond /Oakpointe OPMA Lawsuit Settles". VOICE of the Valley. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
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  34. ^ a b c King County and Local Landmarks List[dead link], King County (undated, last modified February 26, 2003). Accessed online May 8, 2009.
  35. ^ King County Elections
  36. ^ Scanlon, Tom (2005-07-12). "Maple Valley singer Brandi Carlile getting nationwide buzz". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  37. ^ Raley, Dan (May 1, 2007). "Edo Vanni, 1918-2007: As player, manager, promoter, he was '100 percent baseball'". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
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