The median income in McKendree Village has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, it remained relatively stable, ranging between $41,832 and $50,523. In 2020 and 2021, there was a substantial increase to $61,232 and $68,083 respectively, coinciding with a period of slightly increased diversity. However, 2022 saw a sharp decline in median income to $45,781, aligning with a decrease in diversity and population.

The population of McKendree Village has been steadily declining from 463 in 2010 to 248 in 2022, representing a nearly 50% reduction. This significant population decrease may be influencing both demographic and economic trends in the neighborhood.

The trends in McKendree Village contrast with broader national trends towards increasing diversity in urban areas. The neighborhood's shift towards less diversity and recent decline in median income may indicate local factors at play, possibly related to its proximity to McKendree University or changes in the broader Nashville metropolitan area.

The sharp increase in median income in 2020-2021 followed by a decline in 2022 could reflect broader economic volatility during the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected many communities nationwide.

McKendree Village presents a case of a neighborhood that has resisted broader trends towards increased diversity, maintaining a White Majority status while experiencing significant economic and population fluctuations. The relationship between these demographic shifts, economic changes, and the neighborhood's unique characteristics merits further investigation to fully understand the dynamics at play in this community.