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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 14781: A Predominantly White Community
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 14781 in Sherman, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community as of 2022. The white population comprises 94% of the total, which is above the 75% threshold for this classification. The area has a population of 2,791 and a median income of $52,549 as of 2022.
Sherman has maintained its "Low Diversity" status over the past decade. The white population has remained above 90% from 2013 to 2022. However, minor changes in diversity have occurred. The white population decreased from 98% in 2013 to 94% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 2% to 3%, and the "Two or More Races" category grew from 0% to 2% during the same period.
The median income in Sherman has shown an overall positive trend. It increased from $47,305 in 2013 to $52,549 in 2022, representing an 11% growth over the decade. A notable increase occurred between 2019 ($49,043) and 2021 ($55,832). The population has experienced fluctuations, decreasing from 3,179 in 2013 to 2,791 in 2022, a decline of about 12%.
The community's "Low Diversity" status contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The median income growth of 11% over the decade is positive but modest. The population decline goes against the trend of many suburban and rural areas that have seen growth due to pandemic-related migration from urban centers.
Sherman remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, with subtle signs of demographic change. The economic picture is mixed, with rising incomes but a declining population. These trends suggest a community in the early stages of transition, though changes are occurring at a slower pace than in many other parts of the country. Future years will be crucial in determining whether these subtle shifts develop into more significant demographic and economic transformations.
