The demographic shifts correlate with an increase in median income. In 2013, the median income was $27,808, which rose to $40,784 by 2022, representing a 46.7% increase. This growth in income could be both a cause and effect of the increasing diversity in the neighborhood.

The rising incomes might have attracted a more diverse population to the area. Conversely, the influx of a more diverse population could have brought new economic opportunities and investments to the area, contributing to the rise in median income. Despite this increase, the median income still falls below the national average, indicating persistent economic challenges.

The gradual diversification of Norble and Gregory Ridge aligns with broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. Many historically segregated neighborhoods have experienced slow but steady demographic shifts over the past decade, often accompanied by economic changes.

The pace of change in this neighborhood appears to be slower than national averages. While many urban areas have seen rapid gentrification and displacement of long-time residents, Norble and Gregory Ridge seems to be experiencing a more gradual transition.

The income growth in the neighborhood, while significant, still leaves it below the median household income for Kansas City as a whole, which was approximately $55,259 in 2020. This suggests that while the neighborhood is experiencing positive economic trends, it still faces challenges in achieving parity with the broader urban area.

Norble and Gregory Ridge is undergoing a slow but noticeable transition towards greater diversity and economic improvement. While it remains a predominantly Black neighborhood with lower-than-average incomes, the trends over the past decade suggest a community in the early stages of socioeconomic change.