The median income in West Danby has shown considerable volatility. It peaked at $63,460 in 2021 but decreased to $59,931 in 2022. This represents approximately a 3% increase from the 2013 figure of $58,055, not accounting for inflation. The population has steadily decreased from 4,678 in 2013 to 4,254 in 2022, a decline of about 9%.

Periods of slightly increased diversity (2017-2020) coincided with lower median incomes, suggesting that economic factors might be influencing demographic shifts. The low diversity and gradual population decline in West Danby align with broader trends seen in many rural American communities, which often struggle to retain population and attract diverse demographics compared to urban areas.

The relatively flat median income growth over a decade is consistent with broader national trends of wage stagnation for middle-income households. While the area remains predominantly white, the small increases in other racial groups reflect a broader national trend of gradual diversification, albeit at a much slower pace in this community compared to national averages.

West Danby presents a picture of a stable, predominantly white community with slow but noticeable trends towards increased diversity. The economic volatility and population decline suggest potential challenges that may influence future demographic shifts. While change is occurring, it is at a pace much slower than many other parts of the country, maintaining the area's character as a low-diversity, rural community.