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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 22740: Predominantly White Population in Sperryville, Virginia
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
As of 2022, zip code 22740 in Sperryville, Virginia, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The racial composition indicates 88% of the population identifies as white, exceeding the 75% threshold for low diversity classification. The median income for this zip code in 2022 was $82,449, suggesting an upper-middle-class economic status.
Over the past decade, Sperryville has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The white population has remained above 85% throughout the period, with minor fluctuations. The black population decreased from 6% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable between 1-4%. The "Two or More Races" category increased from 0% in 2013 to 5% in 2022, indicating a slight trend towards increased diversity.
The median income in Sperryville has shown significant growth over the past decade. In 2013, the median income was $68,842. By 2022, it increased to $82,449, representing a growth of about 19.8% over nine years. The highest median income was recorded in 2020 at $97,158, showing a sharp increase during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This economic growth does not appear to have significantly altered the racial composition of the area, suggesting that the increased prosperity has primarily benefited the existing majority white population. Population trends show minor fluctuations, with the population ranging from about 1,600 to 1,800 residents over the decade. This relative stability in population size, coupled with increasing median income, suggests a community that is becoming more affluent without significant demographic turnover.
The persistent low diversity in Sperryville contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many areas of the United States. The significant increase in median income, especially the sharp rise in 2020, may reflect broader economic trends during the pandemic, where some higher-income areas saw economic gains. The stability of the racial composition, despite economic growth, suggests that this area may have limited housing development or other factors that could attract a more diverse population.
Sperryville represents a stable, predominantly white community that has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade without substantial changes in its racial composition. While there are minor indications of increasing diversity, particularly in the growth of multi-racial residents, the area remains characterized by low diversity and a strong white majority. The economic prosperity has not led to significant demographic shifts, suggesting a relatively closed community structure or limited factors attracting a more diverse population.
