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Diamond Ridge, Alaska

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951: 56: 79: 628: 552: 647: 639:, a preserve on the slopes just below the actual ridge itself. It contains an arboretum, self-guided nature trails, and is one end of the Homestead Trail which crosses the demonstration forest, climbs up Diamond Ridge and across a deep valley to Crossman Ridge, eventually ending at the Homer Reservoir. In winter months there are extensive groomed trails for 86: 670:
and has little development. It is day-use only, camping is not permitted, and the access road is steep and extremely rough in places; vehicles over 25 feet (7.6 m) are not permitted on the lower part of the road. The road leads to several parking areas for access to hiking and biking trails. The
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In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there
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of 2000, there were 1,802 people, 683 households, and 471 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 37.8 inhabitants per square mile (14.6/km). There were 850 housing units at an average density of 17.8 units per square mile (6.9 units/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.29%
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living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.15.
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The area is named for the high ground, Diamond Ridge, on which it sits. The ridge reaches an elevation of 1,202 feet (366 m) above sea level and is in the southern part of the CDP. Parallel landforms to the north are Crossman Ridge in the center of the CDP and a ridge connecting 1,513-foot
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The median income for a household in the CDP was $ 50,977, and the median income for a family was $ 61,813. Males had a median income of $ 51,964 versus $ 26,548 for females. The
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There were 683 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were
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for the CDP was $ 23,864. About 7.9% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the
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Diamond Ridge first appeared on the 2000 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP).
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Diamond Ridge, Alaska
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Diamond Ridge is home to two park areas with trail systems. One is the
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The Diamond Creek Trail follows a deep ravine to the beach near where
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bike trails are constructed and maintained by a local cycling club.
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Diamond Ridge seen from the Homer city limit on Roger's Loop Road
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CDP. The farthest west part of the Diamond Ridge CDP borders
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Census-designated places in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
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View from Diamond Ridge on the Homestead Trail, showing
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Populated coastal places in Alaska on the Pacific Ocean
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Diamond Ridge
Census-designated place
View from Diamond Ridge on the Homestead Trail, showing Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains
Kachemak Bay
Kenai Mountains
Diamond Ridge is located in Alaska
59°39′55″N 151°34′15″W / 59.66528°N 151.57083°W / 59.66528; -151.57083
Country
United States
State
Alaska
Borough
Kenai Peninsula
mayor
Peter Micciche
State senator
Gary Stevens
R
State rep.
Sarah Vance
Time zone
UTC-9
Alaska (AKST)
DST
UTC-8
Area code
907
FIPS code
GNIS
Dena'ina

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