Booker Washington Heights in Columbia, South Carolina, exhibits characteristics of a Low Diversity neighborhood with a distinct Racial Majority. As of 2022, African Americans constitute 93% of the community's population. The neighborhood has a median income of $15,028, which is below the national average. Booker Washington Heights has historical significance as one of Columbia's first planned Black neighborhoods from the early 20th century.

Over the past decade, Booker Washington Heights has maintained its status as a Black Majority neighborhood. The African American population has consistently remained above 90%. This demographic stability suggests a strong community identity and potentially limited influx of other racial groups. Minor changes in diversity include a growth in the Hispanic population from 0% in 2015 to 3% in 2022, a stable White population of 2-3%, and fluctuations in the Two or More Races category between 1-3%.

The economic situation in Booker Washington Heights shows a downward trend. The median income has decreased from $18,308 in 2013 to $15,028 in 2022, representing an 18% decline. The population has also decreased from 1,499 in 2010 to 1,281 in 2022, a 14.5% reduction. These economic trends correlate with the demographic stability, potentially indicating a lack of economic opportunities discouraging new residents from different backgrounds and suggesting some residents may be leaving the neighborhood in search of better opportunities.