Economic trends in Castle Wood Forest correlated with demographic shifts. As the neighborhood transitioned towards a White majority between 2013 and 2017, the median income rose from $65,120 to $67,840. A significant increase occurred as the community reached its peak of low diversity in 2017-2018, with income rising from $67,840 to $78,014. The median income continued to rise as the community began transitioning back towards moderate diversity, reaching $107,395 in 2021 before slightly decreasing to $101,994 in 2022.

The population of Castle Wood Forest remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between 288 and 461 residents. The peak population coincided with the beginning of the sharp increase in median income in 2019, potentially indicating an influx of higher-income residents from diverse backgrounds.

The demographic shifts in Castle Wood Forest reflect broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. However, the significant increase in median income alongside increasing diversity is somewhat unique. The neighborhood's economic trajectory outpaces national trends, with Castle Wood Forest's median income growing from $65,120 to $107,395 between 2013 and 2021, compared to the national median household income growth from $51,939 to $70,784 in the same period.

Castle Wood Forest's demographic evolution, transitioning from moderate diversity to low diversity and back towards moderate diversity, occurred simultaneously with significant economic growth. The neighborhood's ability to maintain and increase its economic status while becoming more diverse in recent years presents an interesting case study in urban development and community dynamics.