Gains Creek, a neighborhood in Columbus, Georgia, exhibits a unique demographic landscape as of 2022. It is categorized as a "Moderate Diversity" community, with a White majority (67%) and significant representation from Black (14%) and Asian (11%) populations. The neighborhood's median income of $134,499 in 2022 indicates an affluent area, significantly above the national median. Gains Creek is known for its proximity to Fort Benning, which likely influences its demographic makeup and economic status.

Over the past decade, Gains Creek has undergone a notable transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the neighborhood could be categorized as "Low Diversity," with a clear White majority (82%). However, by 2022, it had evolved into a "Moderate Diversity" community. This shift is characterized by a decreasing White population from 82% in 2013 to 67% in 2022, an increasing Black population from 2% in 2013 to 14% in 2022, a fluctuating but overall increasing Asian population from 13% in 2013 to 11% in 2022 (with peaks at 15% in 2020), and the emergence of a significant multiracial population from 0% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. This transition suggests a trend towards increasing diversity, potentially categorizing Gains Creek as a "Transitional Community" over this period.

The demographic shifts in Gains Creek correlate with economic trends. There has been an overall increase in median income from $122,450 in 2013 to $134,499 in 2022, with significant fluctuations in between. The peak income of $160,655 in 2020 coincided with the highest Asian population (15%) and lowest White population (63%). Despite racial composition changes, the overall population remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 552 in 2013 to 566 in 2022. These trends suggest that the increasing diversity in Gains Creek has been accompanied by economic growth, potentially indicating that the influx of diverse populations has contributed to the neighborhood's prosperity.