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Demographic Analysis of Sherman Hill: A White Majority Neighborhood with Increasing Racial Diversity
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sherman Hill, a neighborhood in Des Moines, Iowa, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as a "White Majority" community, with 65% of the population identifying as white in 2022. This neighborhood has experienced significant demographic shifts over the past decade, trending towards increased diversity. The median income in Sherman Hill was $45,136 in 2022. Sherman Hill is a historic district known for its Victorian-era architecture and ongoing gentrification efforts, which have likely influenced its demographic and economic evolution.
Over the past decade, Sherman Hill has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" community to one approaching "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the neighborhood was categorized as "White Majority" with 65% white residents. While this percentage remained the same in 2022, the composition of other racial groups has changed significantly. The Black population increased from 18% in 2013 to 21% in 2022. The Asian population grew from 1% in 2013 to 7% in 2021, before decreasing to 1% in 2022. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 1% in 2013 to 10% in 2022, indicating a trend towards a more mixed-race population.
These changes suggest that Sherman Hill is becoming a "Transitional Community," with increasing diversity over time. The neighborhood appears to be moving towards a more balanced racial composition, though it has not yet reached the threshold for "High Diversity" as defined in the study's library.
The median income in Sherman Hill has shown volatility over the years, which may correlate with the changing demographics. From 2013 to 2018, there was a general upward trend in median income, rising from $32,330 to $52,457. This period coincided with an increase in the white population percentage and a decrease in the Black population percentage. From 2019 to 2022, the median income fluctuated, ending at $45,136 in 2022. This recent period aligns with an increase in diversity, particularly the growth in the Black population and those identifying as two or more races.
The demographic shifts in Sherman Hill reflect broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas. The neighborhood's specific pattern of maintaining a white majority while simultaneously increasing diversity in other racial categories is attributed to its status as a historic district undergoing gentrification. The median income in Sherman Hill has generally remained below the national median household income, suggesting that despite gentrification efforts, the neighborhood still faces economic challenges or maintains a mix of income levels among its residents.
Sherman Hill presents a case study of a neighborhood in transition. Its evolution from a low-diversity area to one approaching moderate diversity, coupled with significant income fluctuations, reflects the dynamics of urban demographic and economic change.
