The economic growth correlates with the gradual increase in diversity, suggesting that the neighborhood may be attracting a more diverse population as its economic prospects improve. The development of the Urban Wilderness and other local amenities may have contributed to this trend.

South Knoxville remains less diverse than many urban areas in the United States. Its slow trend towards increased diversity aligns with broader national patterns of suburbanization and diversification of traditionally homogeneous neighborhoods. The economic growth in the area outpaces the national average for the same period.

The stability of the white majority, coupled with gradual increases in minority populations, suggests that South Knoxville is experiencing a form of "managed diversity," where demographic changes are occurring without dramatic shifts in the overall community composition. This pattern is often seen in areas transitioning from low to moderate diversity over an extended period.

South Knoxville remains categorized as a Low Diversity area with a White Majority. The subtle demographic shifts and significant economic growth over the past decade indicate a neighborhood in transition. These changes, likely influenced by local development initiatives and broader socio-economic trends, suggest a gradual move towards a more diverse and economically robust community in the coming years.