The population has decreased from 27,514 in 2010 to 25,009 in 2022, a decline of about 9%. This inverse relationship between income growth and population decline suggests potential gentrification or economic pressures affecting the area.

Maywood's demographic homogeneity is atypical for California, a state known for its ethnic diversity. While many California cities have been experiencing increasing diversity, Maywood has remained stable in its racial composition. The economic trends, however, align more closely with broader patterns seen across California, where rising costs of living and increasing median incomes are common, often accompanied by population shifts in urban areas.

Based on observed trends, Maywood is likely to continue being categorized as a "Low Diversity" community in the near future. The consistency of the Hispanic majority over the past decade suggests entrenched community structures that resist rapid demographic change.

The economic trends may eventually lead to demographic shifts. If the median income continues to rise while the population declines, the beginnings of a "Transitional Community" might be observed in the coming years. This transition could manifest as a slight increase in other racial groups, particularly if rising costs displace some lower-income Hispanic residents and attract a more economically diverse population.

The most likely scenario is a slow transition towards slightly increased diversity, potentially moving towards a "Moderate Diversity" category over the next decade if economic pressures continue to reshape the community. However, given the current overwhelming Hispanic majority, any such transition would likely be gradual and take many years to significantly alter the city's demographic profile.