Strathaven Forest, a neighborhood in Columbia, South Carolina, exhibits a demographic profile categorized as "Moderate Diversity" as of 2022. The community is characterized by a Black plurality (39%) with significant White (30%) and multiracial (11%) populations. The median income of $79,523 in 2022 indicates a relatively affluent area within Columbia. Strathaven Forest has experienced notable fluctuations in both its demographic composition and economic status over the past decade.

Over the past decade, Strathaven Forest has undergone a significant transformation in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood had a "White Majority" with 60% of the population identifying as White. By 2017, this shifted to a "Black Majority" with 52% of the population identifying as Black. From 2018 onwards, the community entered a period of "Moderate Diversity," with no single racial group constituting a majority. The Black population remained the largest group but fell below 50%, while the White population decreased substantially. The multiracial population increased significantly, rising from 1% in 2013 to 11% in 2022.

The economic trajectory of Strathaven Forest has been volatile over the past decade. The median income fluctuated dramatically, from a high of $70,407 in 2019 to a low of $42,017 in 2021, before rebounding significantly to $79,523 in 2022. This economic instability coincides with the demographic shifts. The periods of highest racial diversity (2018-2022) correspond with some of the most extreme fluctuations in median income. The population of Strathaven Forest has also fluctuated, reaching a peak of 1,949 in 2018 before declining to 1,537 in 2022.