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Demographic Analysis of Sherwood Forest, Charlotte: Persistent White Majority and High Income
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Sherwood Forest, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, is characterized by Low Diversity with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 91% of the neighborhood, with a median income of $114,453. The area is known for its large, wooded lots and mid-century modern homes, contributing to its desirable status within Charlotte.
Over the past decade, Sherwood Forest has maintained its status as a White Majority neighborhood. From 2013 to 2016, there was a slight trend towards Moderate Diversity, with the white population decreasing from 93% to 84%, and increases in Black and Asian populations. Post-2016, the neighborhood reverted to Low Diversity, with the white population rising back to 91-93% by 2020-2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1-4% throughout the decade.
The median income in Sherwood Forest has experienced significant fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2018, there was a steady increase in median income from $87,056 to $127,922, coinciding with the period of slightly increased diversity. A peak was reached in 2018, followed by a decline to $112,117 in 2020. Recent years have shown a recovery, with median income at $114,453 in 2022.
Sherwood Forest's demographic and economic trends contrast with broader national and urban trends. While many urban areas in the U.S. have experienced increasing diversity over the past decade, Sherwood Forest has maintained its predominantly white composition. The neighborhood's median income is significantly higher than the national median ($70,784 in 2021) and has grown at a faster rate. The stability of the white majority in Sherwood Forest suggests it may be less affected by demographic shifts seen in other parts of Charlotte or similar-sized cities.
These trends indicate that Sherwood Forest remains a highly desirable, affluent, and predominantly white enclave within Charlotte. The brief period of increased diversity mid-decade did not lead to long-term demographic changes, suggesting strong socio-economic factors maintaining the neighborhood's character. The high and increasing median income, coupled with the stable racial composition, may indicate selective in-migration patterns that reinforce existing demographic characteristics.
