Maplewood Neights has experienced significant economic growth over the past decade. The median income has increased from $30,169 in 2013 to $53,385 in 2022, representing a rise of approximately 77%. This income growth coincides with periods of slight demographic shifts, particularly the increase in the Asian population and fluctuations in the Black majority. The most substantial income increases occurred between 2016-2017 (19.5% increase) and 2019-2020 (9.3% increase), aligning with periods of slight increases in the White population percentage.

The income growth in Maplewood Neights surpasses the national average. From 2013 to 2019, the U.S. median household income grew by about 10%, while Maplewood Neights experienced a 58% increase during the same period. The neighborhood's racial composition, with a Black majority, is atypical for Tennessee as a whole, which is predominantly White. This suggests Maplewood Neights may be part of a historically Black area within Nashville. The steady increase in the Asian population, although small, aligns with national trends of growing Asian communities in urban areas.

Maplewood Neights presents a case of a community maintaining its core demographic identity while experiencing significant economic growth. The neighborhood has demonstrated resilience in preserving its Black majority status while gradually diversifying and substantially increasing its median income. These trends indicate a community that is attracting new, potentially higher-income residents while largely maintaining its existing demographic characteristics.