The Hominy Branch neighborhood in Columbia, Missouri, exhibits a "White Majority" demographic composition, with 72% of the population identifying as white in 2022. This neighborhood has undergone demographic shifts over the past decade, trending towards increased diversity. The median income in Hominy Branch was $50,772 in 2022. The neighborhood is home to the Hominy Branch Trail, a recreational area that may have influenced its development and appeal to diverse populations.

Over the past decade, Hominy Branch has transitioned from a state of "Low Diversity" to one approaching "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the neighborhood was in the "White Majority" category with 73% white population. By 2021, this percentage had decreased to 64%. The Black population increased from 11% in 2013 to 28% in 2021, before settling at 20% in 2022. These changes suggest that Hominy Branch could be categorized as a "Transitional Community." The Hispanic population showed growth between 2013 and 2018 (from 3% to 7%) before declining, while the Asian population has remained relatively stable around 2%.

The demographic shifts in Hominy Branch have occurred alongside economic changes. The median income dropped from $48,957 in 2013 to $38,653 in 2018, coinciding with the period of rapid diversification. Since 2019, there has been a recovery in median income, reaching $56,182 in 2021 before decreasing to $50,772 in 2022. This economic trajectory suggests that the initial phase of diversification may have been associated with economic challenges, possibly due to an influx of lower-income residents or broader economic factors affecting the area.