Helena, MT

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Helena Overview

32,529
TOTAL POPULATION
15,474
MALE POPULATION
17,055
FEMALE POPULATION
90.73
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.22
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,016
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,522
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,798
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,857
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
17,345
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Helena Zip Codes

Helena Area Codes

Race in Helena

The most populous races in Helena are White / Caucasian (29,872 | 91.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1,557 | 4.8%), and Two or more Races (1,421 | 4.4%).
Race in Helena
Race# Population% Population
Asian3070.9%
Black / African American2990.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,5574.8%
Native / Alaskan4551.4%
White / Caucasian29,87291.8%
Two or more Races1,4214.4%
Some other Race1750.5%
Total32,529100.0%

Ancestry in Helena

The most populous ancestries reported in Helena are German (7,983 | 24.5%), Irish (5,512 | 16.9%), English (4,965 | 15.3%), Norwegian (2,584 | 7.9%), and American (2,178 | 6.7%), together accounting for 71.4% of all Helena residents.
Ancestry in Helena
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaskan Athabascan20.0%
American2,1786.7%
Arab840.3%
Armenian440.1%
Austrian1450.4%
Basque1040.3%
Belgian830.3%
Bhutanese960.3%
Blackfeet3221.0%
Brazilian430.1%
British3661.1%
Bulgarian140.0%
Burmese1370.4%
Canadian40.0%
Central American220.1%
Central American Indian110.0%
Cherokee2490.8%
Cheyenne710.2%
Chippewa910.3%
Choctaw90.0%
Colombian910.3%
Cree1060.3%
Croatian1090.3%
Crow110.0%
Cuban730.2%
Czech1200.4%
Czechoslovakian250.1%
Danish2620.8%
Dominican90.0%
Dutch6682.1%
Dutch West Indian110.0%
Eastern European1120.3%
Ecuadorian40.0%
English4,96515.3%
Ethiopian70.0%
European1,0543.2%
Finnish3641.1%
French1,5024.6%
French Canadian1440.4%
German7,98324.5%
Greek490.2%
Guatemalan220.1%
Hungarian1600.5%
Icelander270.1%
Indian (Asian)70.0%
Iranian220.1%
Irish5,51216.9%
Iroquois50.0%
Italian1,1753.6%
Jamaican310.1%
Korean390.1%
Latvian40.0%
Lebanese680.2%
Lithuanian750.2%
Luxembourger150.1%
Macedonian110.0%
Mexican1,0043.1%
Native Hawaiian60.0%
Navajo110.0%
Northern European1890.6%
Norwegian2,5847.9%
Pakistani620.2%
Pennsylvania German120.0%
Polish7762.4%
Portuguese400.1%
Potawatomi260.1%
Puerto Rican1610.5%
Puget Sound Salish100.0%
Romanian2290.7%
Russian3401.1%
Scandinavian4341.3%
Scotch-Irish7172.2%
Scottish1,3544.2%
Sioux1540.5%
Slavic300.1%
Slovak510.2%
Slovene230.1%
South American950.3%
Spaniard100.0%
Spanish1650.5%
Subsaharan African70.0%
Swedish1,3884.3%
Swiss1900.6%
Thai1140.4%
Tlingit-Haida510.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian160.1%
Ukrainian1640.5%
Welsh2450.7%
West Indian670.2%
Yugoslavian200.1%
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Immigrants in Helena

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Helena came from Asia (249 | 0.8%), Latin America (154 | 0.5%), South Central Asia (126 | 0.4%), Europe (112 | 0.3%), and India (104 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.3% of all Helena residents.
Immigrants in Helena
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia2490.8%
Australia90.0%
Brazil150.1%
Canada550.2%
Caribbean400.1%
Central America900.3%
Colombia90.0%
Dominican Republic90.0%
Eastern Asia840.3%
Eastern Europe120.0%
Europe1120.3%
Germany770.2%
Guatemala140.0%
India1040.3%
Iran220.1%
Italy90.0%
Jamaica310.1%
Japan30.0%
Korea810.3%
Latin America1540.5%
Mexico760.2%
Northern Europe60.0%
Oceania90.0%
Portugal80.0%
Russia120.0%
South America240.1%
South Central Asia1260.4%
South Eastern Asia390.1%
Southern Europe170.1%
Thailand250.1%
Vietnam140.0%
Western Europe770.2%
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Sex and Age in Helena

Sex and Age in Helena

The most populous age groups in Helena are 35 to 39 Years (1,350 | 8.7%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (1,261 | 7.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Helena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years853 (5.5%)759 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years872 (5.6%)694 (4.1%)
10 to 14 Years911 (5.9%)1,105 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years793 (5.1%)1,053 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years1,202 (7.8%)1,261 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Years1,112 (7.2%)895 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years1,207 (7.8%)1,220 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years1,350 (8.7%)1,041 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years893 (5.8%)925 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years843 (5.4%)1,054 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years766 (5.0%)807 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years874 (5.7%)1,082 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years1,007 (6.5%)1,170 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years874 (5.7%)1,036 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years864 (5.6%)1,010 (5.9%)
75 to 79 Years420 (2.7%)858 (5.0%)
80 to 84 Years473 (3.1%)512 (3.0%)
85 Years and over160 (1.0%)573 (3.4%)
Total15,474 (100.0%)17,055 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Helena

Median Family Size in Helena

The median family size in Helena is 2.82 persons per family, with married-couple families (5,490 | 76.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.84 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (1,268 | 17.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.74 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Helena
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,490 (76.0%)2.84
Single Male/Father466 (6.5%)2.82
Single Female/Mother1,268 (17.5%)2.74
Total Families7,224 (100.0%)2.82

Median Household Size in Helena

The median household size in Helena is 2.04 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,268 | 8.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.08 persons per household. non-family households (8,009 | 52.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Helena
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,490 (36.0%)2.87
Single Male/Father466 (3.1%)2.87
Single Female/Mother1,268 (8.3%)3.08
Non-family8,009 (52.6%)1.26
Total Households15,233 (100.0%)2.04

Household Size by Marriage Status in Helena

Out of a total of 15,233 households in Helena, 7,224 (47.4%) are family households, while 8,009 (52.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,853, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,607.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Helena
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,607 (43.4%)
2-Person Households3,853 (25.3%)1,192 (7.8%)
3-Person Households1,513 (9.9%)99 (0.6%)
4-Person Households1,122 (7.4%)49 (0.3%)
5-Person Households533 (3.5%)62 (0.4%)
6-Person Households145 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households58 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,224 (47.4%)8,009 (52.6%)

Female Fertility in Helena

Fertility by Age in Helena

Average fertility rate in Helena is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Helena
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years250 (69.8%)74.0
35 to 50 years108 (30.2%)34.0
Total358 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Helena

90.8% of women with births (358) in Helena are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Helena
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years248 (99.2%)2 (0.8%)
35 to 50 years77 (71.3%)31 (28.7%)
Total325 (90.8%)33 (9.2%)

Fertility by Education in Helena

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Helena
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School2 (0.6%)3.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree116 (32.4%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree171 (47.8%)75.0
Graduate Degree69 (19.3%)57.0
Total358 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Helena

9.2% of women with births in Helena are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Helena
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree85 (73.3%)31 (26.7%)
Bachelor's Degree171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (90.8%)33 (9.2%)

Income in Helena

Income Overview in Helena

Per Capita Income in Helena is $43,016, while median incomes of families and households are $90,522 and $64,798 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income32,529$43,016
Median Family Income7,224$90,522
Mean Family Income7,224$117,459
Median Household Income15,233$64,798
Mean Household Income15,233$90,089
Income Deficit7,224$8,857
Wage / Income Gap (%)32,52923.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)32,52977.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index32,5290.46

Earnings by Sex in Helena

Average Earnings in Helena are $41,331, $47,760 for men and $36,777 for women, a difference of 23.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Helena
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male9,235 (50.8%)$47,760
Female8,960 (49.2%)$36,777
Total18,195 (100.0%)$41,331

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Helena

The most common earnings brackets in Helena are $100,000+ for men (1,400 | 15.2%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (729 | 8.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Helena
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less329 (3.6%)627 (7.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999235 (2.5%)203 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499289 (3.1%)358 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99971 (0.8%)409 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499169 (1.8%)326 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999198 (2.1%)238 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499289 (3.1%)284 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999288 (3.1%)235 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499486 (5.3%)469 (5.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999268 (2.9%)191 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999358 (3.9%)210 (2.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999481 (5.2%)662 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999427 (4.6%)662 (7.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999564 (6.1%)320 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999368 (4.0%)575 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999307 (3.3%)535 (6.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,005 (10.9%)729 (8.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999691 (7.5%)504 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,012 (11.0%)720 (8.0%)
$100,000+1,400 (15.2%)703 (7.9%)
Total9,235 (100.0%)8,960 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Helena

Average earnings in Helena are $55,751 for men and $42,866 for women, a difference of 23.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,797, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,112. Women with an educational attainment of less than high school earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,272, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,865.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Helena
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,112$70,272
High School Diploma$39,877$21,865
College or Associate's Degree$42,090$35,273
Bachelor's Degree$63,732$45,371
Graduate Degree$75,797$65,219
Total$55,751$42,866

Family Income in Helena

Family Income Brackets in Helena

According to the Helena family income data, there are 1,582 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 123 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Helena
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001371.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991231.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992673.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992753.8%
$35,000 to $49,99983811.6%
$50,000 to $74,9991,31518.2%
$75,000 to $99,99992512.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,58221.9%
$150,000 to $199,99992512.8%
$200,000+83111.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Helena

4-person families (1,158 | 16.0%) account for the highest median family income in Helena with $143,235 per family, while 2-person families (4,085 | 56.6%) have the highest median income of $40,643 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Helena
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,085 (56.6%)$81,286
3-Person Families1,406 (19.5%)$85,625
4-Person Families1,158 (16.0%)$143,235
5-Person Families374 (5.2%)$114,063
6-Person Families143 (2.0%)$48,625
7+ Person Families58 (0.8%)$0
Total7,224 (100.0%)$90,522

Family Income by Number of Earners in Helena

The median family income in Helena is $90,522, with families comprising 3+ earners (417) having the highest median family income of $158,083, while families with no earners (1,247) have the lowest median family income of $65,324, accounting for 5.8% and 17.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Helena
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,247 (17.3%)$65,324
1 Earner2,268 (31.4%)$72,537
2 Earners3,292 (45.6%)$116,765
3+ Earners417 (5.8%)$158,083
Total7,224 (100.0%)$90,522

Household Income in Helena

Household Income Brackets in Helena

With 3,184 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Helena, accounting for 20.9% of all households. In contrast, only 548 households (3.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Helena
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006254.1%
$10,000 to $14,9995483.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,1887.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991,52310.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,76711.6%
$50,000 to $74,9993,18420.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991,76711.6%
$100,000 to $149,9992,20914.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991,2648.3%
$200,000+1,1737.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Helena

The median household income in Helena is $64,798, with the highest median household income of $78,848 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,856 households (31.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $44,188, with 887 households (5.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Helena
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years887 (5.8%)$44,188
25 to 44 Years4,856 (31.9%)$78,848
45 to 64 Years4,894 (32.1%)$69,328
65+ Years4,596 (30.2%)$47,218
Total15,233 (100.0%)$64,798

Poverty in Helena

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Helena

With 9.5% poverty level for males and 10.7% for females among the residents of Helena, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 74 males (39.8%) and 39 females (49.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Helena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years114 (13.9%)50 (6.7%)
5 Years74 (39.8%)5 (5.3%)
6 to 11 Years72 (7.2%)139 (13.6%)
12 to 14 Years71 (13.3%)25 (3.8%)
15 Years56 (20.8%)39 (49.4%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)33 (9.3%)
18 to 24 Years268 (21.2%)349 (24.3%)
25 to 34 Years137 (6.0%)318 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years23 (1.1%)91 (4.6%)
45 to 54 Years83 (5.3%)157 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years141 (7.6%)252 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years153 (8.9%)165 (8.3%)
75 Years and over223 (21.5%)132 (7.2%)
Total1,415 (9.5%)1,755 (10.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Helena

According to the poverty statistics in Helena, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 96.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Helena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years709 (86.2%)698 (93.3%)
5 Years112 (60.2%)89 (94.7%)
6 to 11 Years932 (92.8%)887 (86.5%)
12 to 14 Years464 (86.7%)625 (96.2%)
15 Years213 (79.2%)40 (50.6%)
16 and 17 Years168 (100.0%)323 (90.7%)
18 to 24 Years994 (78.8%)1,084 (75.6%)
25 to 34 Years2,132 (94.0%)1,796 (85.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,173 (99.0%)1,865 (95.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,493 (94.7%)1,697 (91.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,720 (92.4%)1,979 (88.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,564 (91.1%)1,819 (91.7%)
75 Years and over813 (78.5%)1,688 (92.7%)
Total13,487 (90.5%)14,590 (89.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Helena

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Helena show that 3.5% or 192 of the total 5,490 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 43.1%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Helena
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,258 (96.2%)128 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children1,544 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children467 (91.7%)42 (8.3%)
5 or more Children29 (56.9%)22 (43.1%)
Total5,298 (96.5%)192 (3.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Helena

According to the poverty data in Helena, 5.8% or 27 single-father households and 19.4% or 246 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (9.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 households (31.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Helena
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children25 (9.7%)195 (25.1%)
3 or 4 Children2 (7.1%)51 (31.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (5.8%)246 (19.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Helena

The poverty data for Helena shows that 192 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 273 of the single-parent households (15.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (43.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 household (27.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Helena
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children128 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)220 (21.3%)
3 or 4 Children42 (8.3%)53 (27.8%)
5 or more Children22 (43.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (3.5%)273 (15.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Helena

Employment by Class of Employer in Helena

Among the 16,544 employed individuals in Helena, private company employees (7,822 | 47.3%), state government employees (2,736 | 16.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (2,548 | 15.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Helena
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7,82247.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4802.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,0346.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,54815.4%
Local Government Employees1,0466.3%
State Government Employees2,73616.5%
Federal Government Employees8785.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total16,544100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Helena

According to the labor force statistics for Helena, out of the total population over 16 years of age (26,975), 64.3% or 17,345 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 555 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.2% or 1,850 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.3% or 180 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Helena
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years661 (44.5%)180 (27.3%)
20 to 24 Years2,079 (84.4%)102 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years1,850 (92.2%)41 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Years2,114 (87.1%)68 (3.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,641 (86.5%)47 (1.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,904 (83.7%)38 (1.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,653 (84.5%)28 (1.7%)
60 to 64 Years1,391 (63.9%)49 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years897 (23.7%)12 (1.3%)
75 Years and over138 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,345 (64.3%)555 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Helena

According to labor force statistics for Helena, 83.5% of individuals (13,565) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (16,246) are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 271 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.1% or 7,842 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.4% or 69 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Helena
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School231 (41.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma2,020 (76.2%)90 (3.4%)
College / Associate Degree3,466 (80.0%)78 (1.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,842 (90.1%)157 (1.8%)
Total13,565 (83.5%)325 (2.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Helena

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Helena are Community & Social Service (2,495 | 15.0%), Management (2,124 | 12.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,777 | 10.7%), Business & Financial (1,434 | 8.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,257 | 7.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Helena

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Helena, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.9%), Computers & Mathematics (83.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.2%), Health Technologists (70.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (67.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Helena
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,041 (49.0%)1,083 (51.0%)
Business & Financial629 (43.9%)805 (56.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,352 (76.1%)425 (23.9%)
Computers & Mathematics742 (83.7%)145 (16.4%)
Architecture & Engineering372 (85.9%)61 (14.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science238 (52.1%)219 (47.9%)
Community & Social Service 972 (39.0%)1,523 (61.0%)
Education, Arts & Media259 (47.0%)292 (53.0%)
Legal Services & Support136 (34.7%)256 (65.3%)
Education Instruction & Library398 (33.0%)810 (67.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment179 (52.0%)165 (48.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating337 (26.8%)920 (73.2%)
Health Technologists247 (29.6%)586 (70.4%)
Total (Category)4,331 (47.7%)4,756 (52.3%)
Total (Overall)8,549 (51.3%)8,125 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Helena are Food Preparation & Serving (794 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (662 | 4.0%), Healthcare Support (546 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (324 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (191 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Helena

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Helena, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (92.7%), and Law Enforcement (69.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (95.4%), Healthcare Support (72.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (40.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Helena
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support150 (27.5%)396 (72.5%)
Security & Protection177 (92.7%)14 (7.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement32 (69.6%)14 (30.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving471 (59.3%)323 (40.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance447 (67.5%)215 (32.5%)
Personal Care & Service15 (4.6%)309 (95.4%)
Total (Category)1,260 (50.1%)1,257 (49.9%)
Total (Overall)8,549 (51.3%)8,125 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Helena are Sales & Related (1,433 | 8.6%), and Office & Administration (1,376 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Helena

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Helena
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related630 (44.0%)803 (56.0%)
Office & Administration320 (23.3%)1,056 (76.7%)
Total (Category)950 (33.8%)1,859 (66.2%)
Total (Overall)8,549 (51.3%)8,125 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Helena are Construction & Extraction (501 | 3.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (416 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (166 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Helena

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Helena
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry134 (80.7%)32 (19.3%)
Construction & Extraction501 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair416 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,051 (97.1%)32 (2.9%)
Total (Overall)8,549 (51.3%)8,125 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Helena are Production (536 | 3.2%), Material Moving (375 | 2.2%), and Transportation (267 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Helena

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Helena
OccupationMaleFemale
Production347 (64.7%)189 (35.3%)
Transportation255 (95.5%)12 (4.5%)
Material Moving355 (94.7%)20 (5.3%)
Total (Category)957 (81.2%)221 (18.8%)
Total (Overall)8,549 (51.3%)8,125 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Helena

Employment Industries in Helena

The major employment industries in Helena include Public Administration (2,750 | 16.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,621 | 15.7%), Retail Trade (2,031 | 12.2%), Educational Services (1,646 | 9.9%), and Professional & Scientific (1,336 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Helena

Employment Industries by Sex in Helena

The Helena industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (94.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (77.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (63.6%), and Educational Services (58.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Helena
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting280 (67.0%)138 (33.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction563 (94.9%)30 (5.1%)
Manufacturing313 (71.0%)128 (29.0%)
Wholesale Trade31 (53.4%)27 (46.6%)
Retail Trade1,154 (56.8%)877 (43.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing166 (88.8%)21 (11.2%)
Utilities61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information236 (69.2%)105 (30.8%)
Finance & Insurance494 (56.8%)376 (43.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing98 (47.3%)109 (52.7%)
Professional & Scientific726 (54.3%)610 (45.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support214 (63.1%)125 (36.9%)
Educational Services683 (41.5%)963 (58.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance953 (36.4%)1,668 (63.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation100 (22.6%)342 (77.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services787 (68.0%)371 (32.0%)
Public Administration1,155 (42.0%)1,595 (58.0%)
Total8,549 (51.3%)8,125 (48.7%)

Education in Helena

School Enrollment in Helena

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,840 students in Helena are college / undergraduate (1,680 | 24.6%), middle school (1,601 | 23.4%), and elementary school (1,240 | 18.1%).
School Enrollment in Helena
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4186.1%
Kindergarten3985.8%
Elementary School1,24018.1%
Middle School1,60123.4%
High School1,06415.6%
College / Undergraduate1,68024.6%
Graduate / Professional4396.4%
Total6,840100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Helena

Out of a total of 6,840 students who are enrolled in schools in Helena, 1,778 (26.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,062 (74.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 471 (73.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 214 (99.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Helena
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds151 (54.1%)128 (45.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,428 (92.1%)122 (7.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,745 (90.1%)192 (9.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds813 (98.2%)15 (1.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds173 (26.9%)471 (73.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds348 (31.7%)751 (68.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds214 (99.5%)1 (0.5%)
35 Years and over190 (66.0%)98 (34.0%)
Total5,062 (74.0%)1,778 (26.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Helena

Business (1,855 | 14.3%), education (1,424 | 10.9%), literature & languages (1,257 | 9.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,235 | 9.5%), and social sciences (1,234 | 9.5%) are the most common fields of study among 13,011 individuals in Helena who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Helena
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5304.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,2359.5%
Physical & Health Sciences6985.4%
Psychology5334.1%
Social Sciences1,2349.5%
Engineering6835.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies700.5%
Science & Technology1,2039.2%
Business1,85514.3%
Education1,42410.9%
Literature & Languages1,2579.7%
Liberal Arts & History6495.0%
Visual & Performing Arts4543.5%
Communications4803.7%
Arts & Humanities7065.4%
Total13,011100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Helena

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Helena

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Helena are males with 2 vehicles (3,583, accounting for 42.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,163, making up 45.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Helena
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle482 (5.7%)157 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle1,961 (23.3%)2,555 (32.2%)
2 Vehicles3,583 (42.6%)3,163 (39.9%)
3 Vehicles1,603 (19.1%)1,314 (16.6%)
4 Vehicles502 (6.0%)421 (5.3%)
5 or more Vehicles280 (3.3%)315 (4.0%)
Total8,411 (100.0%)7,925 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Helena

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Helena are 10 to 14 minutes (4,153 commuters, 29.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (3,748 commuters, 26.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (3,138 commuters, 22.0%).
Commute Time in Helena
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9186.4%
5 to 9 Minutes3,74826.3%
10 to 14 Minutes4,15329.1%
15 to 19 Minutes3,13822.0%
20 to 24 Minutes1,1878.3%
25 to 29 Minutes970.7%
30 to 34 Minutes4813.4%
35 to 39 Minutes500.4%
40 to 44 Minutes550.4%
45 to 59 Minutes1110.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1941.4%
90 or more Minutes1401.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Helena

The most common commute times in Helena are 10 to 14 minutes (2,027 commuters, 28.1%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,126 commuters, 30.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Helena
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes439 (6.1%)479 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,722 (23.8%)2,026 (28.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,027 (28.1%)2,126 (30.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,572 (21.8%)1,566 (22.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes796 (11.0%)391 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes47 (0.6%)50 (0.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes162 (2.2%)319 (4.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes50 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes38 (0.5%)17 (0.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes97 (1.3%)14 (0.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes148 (2.1%)46 (0.6%)
90 or more Minutes124 (1.7%)16 (0.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Helena

The most frequent times of departure to work in Helena are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,867, 25.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,148, 30.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Helena
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM102 (1.4%)24 (0.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM71 (1.0%)72 (1.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM121 (1.7%)88 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM326 (4.5%)183 (2.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM508 (7.0%)822 (11.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM938 (13.0%)805 (11.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,867 (25.9%)2,148 (30.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,036 (14.3%)934 (13.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM466 (6.5%)610 (8.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM553 (7.7%)383 (5.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM176 (2.4%)217 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM74 (1.0%)62 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM495 (6.9%)436 (6.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM489 (6.8%)266 (3.8%)
Total7,222 (100.0%)7,050 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Helena

Occupancy by Ownership in Helena

Of the total 15,233 dwellings in Helena, owner-occupied units account for 8,403 (55.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 6,830 (44.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Helena
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units8,40355.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6,83044.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units15,233100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Helena

Occupancy by Household Size in Helena
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,60743.4%
2-Person Household5,04533.1%
3-Person Household1,61210.6%
4+ Person Household1,96912.9%
Total Housing Units15,233100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Helena

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Helena
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,786 (42.2%)3,821 (57.8%)
2-Person Household3,093 (61.3%)1,952 (38.7%)
3-Person Household1,103 (68.4%)509 (31.6%)
4+ Person Household1,421 (72.2%)548 (27.8%)
Total Housing Units8,403 (55.2%)6,830 (44.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Helena

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Helena
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School31 (5.5%)536 (94.5%)
High School Diploma1,011 (39.0%)1,579 (61.0%)
College/Associate Degree1,922 (48.4%)2,047 (51.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,439 (67.1%)2,668 (32.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Helena

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Helena
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,38422.2%
35 to 44 Years2,35915.5%
45 to 54 Years2,15314.1%
55 to 64 Years2,74118.0%
65 to 74 Years2,41215.8%
75 to 84 Years1,65610.9%
85 Years and Over5283.5%
Total15,233100.0%

Housing Finances in Helena

Median Income by Occupancy in Helena

Median Income by Occupancy in Helena
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied8,403 (55.2%)$83,663
Renter-Occupied6,830 (44.8%)$47,053
Average15,233 (100.0%)$64,798

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Helena

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Helena
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00077 (0.9%)304 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999115 (1.4%)135 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999199 (2.4%)342 (5.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999151 (1.8%)418 (6.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999221 (2.6%)395 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999586 (7.0%)942 (13.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999736 (8.8%)1,035 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,599 (19.0%)1,579 (23.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,039 (12.4%)724 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,629 (19.4%)581 (8.5%)
$150,000 or more2,051 (24.4%)375 (5.5%)
Total8,403 (100.0%)6,830 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Helena

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Helena
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300204 (2.4%)243 (3.6%)
$300 to $499908 (10.8%)381 (5.6%)
$500 to $7991,805 (21.5%)1,476 (21.6%)
$800 to $999659 (7.8%)1,412 (20.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,635 (19.5%)2,331 (34.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,603 (19.1%)479 (7.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499849 (10.1%)278 (4.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999469 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more271 (3.2%)39 (0.6%)
Total8,403 (100.0%)6,830 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Helena

Housing Structures in Helena

Housing Structures in Helena
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,26154.2%
Single Unit, Attached1,1207.3%
2 Unit Apartments8745.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,99313.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7444.9%
10 or more Apartments1,82912.0%
Mobile Home / Other4122.7%
Total15,233100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Helena

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Helena
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,992 (84.6%)1,269 (15.4%)
Single Unit, Attached596 (53.2%)524 (46.8%)
2 Unit Apartments91 (10.4%)783 (89.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments203 (10.2%)1,790 (89.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments54 (7.3%)690 (92.7%)
10 or more Apartments130 (7.1%)1,699 (92.9%)
Mobile Home / Other337 (81.8%)75 (18.2%)
Total8,403 (55.2%)6,830 (44.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Helena

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Helena
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room28 (0.3%)568 (8.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms99 (1.2%)1,965 (28.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,270 (27.0%)3,182 (46.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,684 (31.9%)648 (9.5%)
8 or more Rooms3,322 (39.5%)467 (6.8%)
Total8,403 (100.0%)6,830 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Helena

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Helena
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6,950 (82.7%)3,069 (44.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas226 (2.7%)118 (1.7%)
Electricity914 (10.9%)3,408 (49.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels313 (3.7%)67 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)168 (2.5%)
Total8,403 (100.0%)6,830 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Helena

Household Vehicle Usage in Helena
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle185 (2.2%)1,116 (16.3%)
1 Vehicle2,883 (34.3%)3,461 (50.7%)
2 Vehicles3,326 (39.6%)1,703 (24.9%)
3 or more Vehicles2,009 (23.9%)550 (8.1%)
Total8,403 (100.0%)6,830 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Helena

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Helena

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,5234,880
Median Property Value$308,600$342,800
Median Household Income$69,375$1,524
Monthly Housing Costs$605$271
Real Estate Taxes$3,144$81

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Helena

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Helena
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000136 (3.9%)47 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999181 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,373 (39.0%)1,647 (33.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,390 (39.5%)2,388 (48.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999234 (6.6%)629 (12.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99951 (1.5%)153 (3.1%)
$1,000,000 or more158 (4.5%)16 (0.3%)
Total3,523 (100.0%)4,880 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Helena

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Helena
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000122 (3.5%)59 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999399 (11.3%)70 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999400 (11.4%)172 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999386 (11.0%)186 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999715 (20.3%)350 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999336 (9.5%)884 (18.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999638 (18.1%)703 (14.4%)
$150,000 or more527 (15.0%)991 (20.3%)
Total3,523 (100.0%)4,880 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Helena

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Helena
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x703 (20.0%)102,083 (2,091.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x496 (14.1%)1,081 (22.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x499 (14.2%)1,093 (22.4%)
4.0x or more1,811 (51.4%)934 (19.1%)
Total3,523 (100.0%)4,880 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Helena

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Helena
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800321 (9.1%)12 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499135 (3.8%)111 (2.3%)
$800 to $1,4993,019 (85.7%)163 (3.3%)
Total3,523 (100.0%)4,880 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Helena

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Helena

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Helena
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,902 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years4,609 (99.2%)37 (0.8%)
19 to 25 Years2,798 (90.4%)298 (9.6%)
26 to 34 Years3,746 (91.9%)331 (8.1%)
35 to 44 Years4,017 (97.3%)111 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,366 (98.1%)64 (1.9%)
55 to 64 Years3,785 (93.0%)285 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,701 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older2,822 (98.8%)34 (1.2%)
Total30,746 (96.4%)1,160 (3.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Helena

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Helena
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,902 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,609 (99.2%)37 (0.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,798 (90.4%)298 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Helena

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Helena
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,191 (95.4%)155 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,774 (91.5%)442 (8.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,987 (95.2%)301 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,065 (98.1%)79 (1.9%)
$100,000 and over11,806 (98.7%)158 (1.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Helena

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Helena
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6750 (39.4%)1,170 (61.5%)
6 to 18 Years1,414 (30.4%)3,426 (73.7%)
19 to 25 Years785 (25.4%)2,144 (69.3%)
25 to 34 Years718 (17.6%)3,036 (74.5%)
35 to 44 Years752 (18.2%)3,447 (83.5%)
45 to 54 Years882 (25.7%)2,749 (80.1%)
55 to 64 Years802 (19.7%)3,262 (80.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,620 (97.8%)2,113 (57.1%)
75 Years and over2,806 (98.3%)2,047 (71.7%)
Total12,529 (39.3%)23,394 (73.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Helena

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Helena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years240 (10.9%)272 (12.3%)
18 to 34 Years245 (6.5%)225 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years719 (12.8%)821 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years486 (28.3%)419 (21.1%)
75 Years and over549 (53.0%)649 (35.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Helena

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Helena: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)56 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years70 (1.9%)27 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years209 (3.7%)126 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years183 (10.7%)79 (4.0%)
75 Years and over367 (35.4%)365 (20.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Helena: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years28 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years54 (1.4%)8 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years204 (3.6%)161 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years26 (1.5%)32 (1.6%)
75 Years and over85 (8.2%)51 (2.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Helena: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years131 (6.0%)216 (9.8%)
18 to 34 Years213 (5.7%)206 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years304 (5.4%)325 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years119 (6.9%)83 (4.2%)
75 Years and over195 (18.8%)170 (9.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Helena: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)62 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years233 (4.2%)441 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years285 (16.6%)355 (17.9%)
75 Years and over229 (22.1%)410 (22.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Helena: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years108 (4.9%)7 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years42 (0.7%)159 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years33 (1.9%)27 (1.4%)
75 Years and over149 (14.4%)79 (4.3%)

Technology Access in Helena

Computing Device Access in Helena

Computing Device Access in Helena
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12,41981.5%
Smartphone12,99185.3%
Tablet9,01459.2%
No Computing Device1,2528.2%
Total15,233100.0%

Internet Access in Helena

Internet Access in Helena
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet630.4%
Broadband Home11,43275.0%
Cellular Data Only1,3288.7%
Satellite Internet3772.5%
No Internet2,20914.5%
Total15,233100.0%

Helena Summary

Helena, Montana is the state capital of Montana and is located in the western part of the state. It is the county seat of Lewis and Clark County and is situated in the Helena Valley between the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountains. Helena is the principal city of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Lewis and Clark and Jefferson counties. The population of Helena was 28,190 at the 2010 census, making it the fifth largest city in Montana.

History

The area around Helena has been inhabited for thousands of years by various Native American tribes, including the Salish, Blackfeet, and Crow. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the early 1860s, and the city of Helena was founded in 1864. The city was named after the wife of the first mayor, John Cowan.
The city quickly grew and became an important center for mining and commerce. Gold was discovered in Last Chance Gulch in 1864, and the city soon became a major gold mining center. Helena was also an important center for the fur trade, and the city was home to several fur trading posts.
In 1875, Helena became the capital of Montana Territory, and in 1889, it became the capital of the newly formed state of Montana. The city continued to grow and prosper, and by the early 20th century, it had become an important center for banking, finance, and government.

Geography

Helena is located in the western part of Montana, in the Helena Valley between the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountains. The city is situated at an elevation of 3,845 feet (1,172 m). The city covers an area of 11.2 square miles (29 km2).
The city is located along Interstate 15, which connects Helena to other major cities in Montana, such as Missoula and Great Falls. The city is also served by the Helena Regional Airport.

Economy

Helena’s economy is largely based on government, healthcare, and education. The city is home to the Montana State Capitol, the Montana Supreme Court, and the Montana State University-Helena College of Technology.
The city is also home to several major healthcare providers, including St. Peter’s Hospital and the Helena Regional Medical Center. The city is also home to several major employers, such as the Montana Department of Transportation, the Montana Department of Corrections, and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Helena was 28,190. The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 2.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 4.4% from other races. The median household income was $41,945, and the median family income was $50,919.
The city is home to several religious denominations, including Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, and Baptist. The city is also home to several cultural institutions, such as the Montana Historical Society, the Montana Museum of Art and Culture, and the Holter Museum of Art.

Conclusion

Helena, Montana is the state capital of Montana and is located in the western part of the state. It is the county seat of Lewis and Clark County and is situated in the Helena Valley between the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountains. The city has a rich history, and it has been an important center for mining, commerce, banking, finance, and government. The city’s economy is largely based on government, healthcare, and education, and the population of Helena was 28,190 at the 2010 census. The city is home to several religious denominations and cultural institutions, and it is served by the Helena Regional Airport.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Helena?
Total Population of Helena is 32,529.
What is the Total Male Population of Helena?
Total Male Population of Helena is 15,474.
What is the Total Female Population of Helena?
Total Female Population of Helena is 17,055.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Helena?
There are 90.73 Males per 100 Females in Helena.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Helena?
There are 110.22 Females per 100 Males in Helena.
What is the Median Population Age in Helena?
Median Population Age in Helena is 39.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Helena
Average Family Size in Helena is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Helena
Average Household Size in Helena is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Helena?
Per Capita income in Helena is $43,016.
What is the Median Family Income in Helena?
Median Family Income in Helena is $90,522.
What is the Median Household income in Helena?
Median Household Income in Helena is $64,798.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Helena?
Income or Wage Gap in Helena is 23.0%.
Women in Helena earn 77.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Helena?
Family Income Deficit in Helena is $8,857.
Families that are below poverty line in Helena earn $8,857 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Helena?
Inequality or Gini Index in Helena is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Helena?
There are 17,345 People in the Labor Forcein in Helena.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Helena?
64.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Helena.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Helena?
Unemployment Rate in Helena is 3.2%.