The demographic shifts in East Lake occurred alongside fluctuations in median income. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $26,973 to $28,651. This growth was not steady, with notable dips in 2014 and 2015 before recovering. The period of greatest Hispanic population growth (2017-2022) coincided with a general upward trend in median income.

The population of East Lake fluctuated over the decade, peaking at 5,100 in 2017 before declining to 4,165 in 2022. This population decline, coupled with changing demographics and modest income growth, may indicate a period of neighborhood transition.

East Lake's demographic evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity in urban areas, particularly the growth of Hispanic populations in many U.S. cities. The neighborhood's transition from a predominantly Black area to one with a more balanced racial composition is similar to changes seen in many urban neighborhoods across the country.

The modest income growth in East Lake may not have kept pace with national averages. The median household income in the United States grew from about $52,000 in 2013 to over $70,000 by 2021, a more substantial increase than seen in East Lake.

The demographic shifts in East Lake, particularly the growth of the Hispanic population and the decline in the Black population, may be part of larger regional trends in the Southeast, where many cities have seen similar changes in their urban cores over the past decade.

East Lake exemplifies a neighborhood in transition, balancing demographic shifts with modest economic growth. These changes present both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion, cultural diversity, and economic development in the years to come.