The periods of most significant income growth (2017-2019) coincide with slight increases in the white population percentage and decreases in the Hispanic population percentage. The most recent years (2020-2022) show a slight decline in median income alongside an increase in diversity, particularly in the "Two or More Races" category. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 3,300 and 3,900 residents throughout the decade. This stability suggests that demographic changes are more likely due to shifting compositions within the existing population rather than large-scale migration.

The trends observed in Downtown/Moline Center align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in urban areas. The growth in the "Two or More Races" category reflects a national trend of increasing multiracial identifications. The economic fluctuations, especially the peak and subsequent slight decline in median income, may be influenced by broader economic factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected many urban areas across the United States from 2020 onwards.

The neighborhood's transition towards greater diversity, while maintaining a White Majority, is indicative of many Midwestern urban areas that are experiencing demographic shifts while still retaining aspects of their historical composition. The stable Hispanic population suggests an established community, which is common in many Midwestern cities that have long-standing Hispanic enclaves. Downtown/Moline Center is undergoing a gradual but significant demographic transition, moving from a predominantly White Majority area to one of Moderate Diversity. This shift, coupled with the economic fluctuations observed, suggests a community in flux, adapting to changing social and economic landscapes while maintaining its core character as a riverside urban neighborhood.