Lincoln Square has maintained its status as a high-income area despite demographic shifts. The median income fluctuated but generally increased over the decade, rising from $145,885 in 2013 to $145,476 in 2022, with a peak of $153,529 in 2021. This suggests that increasing diversity has not significantly changed the neighborhood's overall economic status.

The population grew steadily, from 50,460 in 2013 to 56,074 in 2022, indicating that Lincoln Square remains attractive to residents despite high living costs. This population growth, coupled with stable high incomes, suggests successful integration of new residents while maintaining its economic character.

The trends in Lincoln Square align with broader patterns of increasing diversity in many urban areas across the United States. However, the neighborhood's ability to maintain extremely high income levels while diversifying is somewhat unique. Many areas experiencing similar demographic shifts often see more significant changes in income levels.

Compared to New York City as a whole, Lincoln Square still lags behind in overall racial representation. However, its increasing Asian population mirrors a citywide trend of growing Asian communities in many neighborhoods.

The stability of high incomes in Lincoln Square contrasts with some other gentrifying areas of New York City, where rapid demographic changes have often led to more pronounced economic shifts. This suggests that Lincoln Square's changes are occurring more gradually within a context of established wealth.

Lincoln Square presents a case of a high-income, predominantly white neighborhood gradually transitioning towards greater diversity, particularly with growth in its Asian population. This shift is occurring without significant disruption to its economic status, indicating a form of diversification integrated into the existing socio-economic fabric of the area.