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Racial Demographics and Income Trends in Zip Code 22952: 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 22952 in Sherando, Virginia, is categorized as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is 93% white, with a median income of $64,877 and a total population of 2,536. Over the past decade, Sherando has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community, with the white population consistently above 90%. There has been a slight increase in diversity from 2013 to 2022, with the white population decreasing from 97% to 93%.
The Asian population in Sherando grew to 4% by 2021 but dropped to 1% in 2022. The Black population has remained relatively stable between 2-4% throughout the decade. The Hispanic population, previously unmeasurable, reached 2% by 2022. These changes suggest a slow but steady trend towards increased diversity in the area.
The median income in Sherando has shown fluctuation over the years. From 2013 to 2022, it grew from $57,640 to $64,877, an increase of about 12.6%. The highest median income was recorded in 2021 at $75,490, followed by a significant drop in 2022. Periods of highest income coincided with slight increases in diversity, particularly growth in the Asian population.
Population trends in Sherando show a pattern of growth followed by decline. The population peaked in 2015 at 2,969 residents. Since then, there has been a general trend of population decline, with some fluctuations. In recent years, the population seems to have stabilized around 2,500-2,700 residents.
Sherando's racial composition is less diverse than the national average. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the white alone, not Hispanic or Latino population was about 59.3% nationally in 2022, compared to Sherando's 93%. The median household income in Sherando ($64,877 in 2022) is close to the national median household income, which was $69,021 in 2022 according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
The subtle increases in diversity in Sherando, particularly in Asian and Hispanic populations, align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas, albeit at a much slower pace. While Sherando remains a predominantly white, low-diversity community, there are signs of slow but steady diversification. The area has experienced economic growth over the decade, with some recent volatility. These demographic and economic trends suggest a community that is gradually changing, potentially influenced by broader regional or national patterns of migration and economic development.
