Helena, MS

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Helena Overview

692
TOTAL POPULATION
395
MALE POPULATION
297
FEMALE POPULATION
133.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
75.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
61.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,212
PER CAPITA INCOME
$98,398
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$98,281
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
385
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Helena

The most populous races in Helena are White / Caucasian (681 | 98.4%), Asian (8 | 1.2%), and Two or more Races (3 | 0.4%).
Race in Helena
Race# Population% Population
Asian81.2%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian68198.4%
Two or more Races30.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total692100.0%

Ancestry in Helena

The most populous ancestries reported in Helena are English (88 | 12.7%), American (65 | 9.4%), Irish (33 | 4.8%), German (26 | 3.8%), and Scottish (14 | 2.0%), together accounting for 32.7% of all Helena residents.
Ancestry in Helena
Ancestry# Population% Population
American659.4%
Cherokee30.4%
English8812.7%
French81.2%
German263.8%
Irish334.8%
Italian111.6%
Mongolian81.2%
Scottish142.0%
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Immigrants in Helena

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Helena came from Asia (8 | 1.2%), South Eastern Asia (8 | 1.2%), and Vietnam (8 | 1.2%), together accounting for 3.5% of all Helena residents.
Immigrants in Helena
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia81.2%
South Eastern Asia81.2%
Vietnam81.2%
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Sex and Age in Helena

Sex and Age in Helena

The most populous age groups in Helena are 60 to 64 Years (119 | 30.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (87 | 29.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Helena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.4%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.7%)
25 to 29 Years31 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years49 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years16 (4.1%)7 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years3 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years72 (18.2%)80 (26.9%)
60 to 64 Years119 (30.1%)87 (29.3%)
65 to 69 Years7 (1.8%)35 (11.8%)
70 to 74 Years67 (17.0%)25 (8.4%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)14 (4.7%)
80 to 84 Years18 (4.6%)19 (6.4%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (6.1%)
Total395 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Helena

Median Family Size in Helena

Median Family Size in Helena
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple274 (92.3%)2.28
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother23 (7.7%)2.26
Total Families297 (100.0%)2.28

Median Household Size in Helena

Median Household Size in Helena
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple274 (91.3%)2.28
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother23 (7.7%)2.78
Non-family3 (1.0%)-
Total Households300 (100.0%)2.31

Household Size by Marriage Status in Helena

Out of a total of 300 households in Helena, 297 (99.0%) are family households, while 3 (1.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 262, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Helena
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3 (1.0%)
2-Person Households262 (87.3%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households30 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households5 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total297 (99.0%)3 (1.0%)

Female Fertility in Helena

Fertility by Age in Helena

Average fertility rate in Helena is 417.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 1,000.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% 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 years5 (100.0%)1,000.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)417.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Helena

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Helena
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Helena

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Helena
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma5 (100.0%)1,000.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)417.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Helena

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Helena
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)

Income in Helena

Income Overview in Helena

Per Capita Income in Helena is $48,212, while median incomes of families and households are $98,398 and $98,281 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income692$48,212
Median Family Income297$98,398
Mean Family Income297$104,353
Median Household Income300$98,281
Mean Household Income300$104,039
Income Deficit297$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6920.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)692100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6920.33

Earnings by Sex in Helena

Earnings by Sex in Helena
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male297 (66.0%)$39,872
Female153 (34.0%)$0
Total450 (100.0%)$43,810

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Helena

The most common earnings brackets in Helena are $12,500 to $14,999 for men (63 | 21.2%) and $100,000+ for women (52 | 34.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Helena
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)5 (3.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4997 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)19 (12.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4999 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99963 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99923 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)7 (4.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99949 (16.5%)32 (20.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99921 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)8 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9993 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99943 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99963 (21.2%)30 (19.6%)
$100,000+16 (5.4%)52 (34.0%)
Total297 (100.0%)153 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Helena

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Helena
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$58,036$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$39,872$0

Family Income in Helena

Family Income Brackets in Helena

According to the Helena family income data, there are 67 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Helena
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00051.7%
$10,000 to $14,999237.7%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996020.2%
$50,000 to $74,999227.4%
$75,000 to $99,9995919.9%
$100,000 to $149,9994615.5%
$150,000 to $199,9996722.6%
$200,000+155.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Helena

2-person families (267 | 89.9%) account for the highest median family income in Helena with $98,398 per family, while 2-person families (267 | 89.9%) have the highest median income of $49,199 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Helena
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families267 (89.9%)$98,398
3-Person Families30 (10.1%)$0
4-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total297 (100.0%)$98,398

Family Income by Number of Earners in Helena

Family Income by Number of Earners in Helena
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners81 (27.3%)$49,323
1 Earner41 (13.8%)$43,576
2 Earners167 (56.2%)$139,813
3+ Earners8 (2.7%)$0
Total297 (100.0%)$98,398

Household Income in Helena

Household Income Brackets in Helena

With 67 households falling in the category, the $150,000 to $199,999 income range is the most frequent in Helena, accounting for 22.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Helena
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999289.3%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996020.0%
$50,000 to $74,999258.3%
$75,000 to $99,9995919.7%
$100,000 to $149,9994615.3%
$150,000 to $199,9996722.3%
$200,000+155.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Helena

The median household income in Helena is $98,281, with the highest median household income of $157,583 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 163 households (54.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 5 households (1.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Helena
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5 (1.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years33 (11.0%)$0
45 to 64 Years163 (54.3%)$157,583
65+ Years99 (33.0%)$48,385
Total300 (100.0%)$98,281

Poverty in Helena

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Helena

With 8.6% poverty level for males and 10.0% for females among the residents of Helena, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6 males (46.2%) and 5 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Helena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (46.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years5 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (31.1%)24 (40.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (8.6%)29 (10.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Helena

According to the poverty statistics in Helena, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 35 to 44 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Helena
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (53.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years75 (93.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years16 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years191 (100.0%)167 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years51 (68.9%)36 (60.0%)
75 Years and over18 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)
Total361 (91.4%)261 (90.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Helena

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Helena show that 8.4% or 23 of the total 274 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.6%, comprising of 23 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 Children244 (91.4%)23 (8.6%)
1 or 2 Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total251 (91.6%)23 (8.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Helena

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Helena
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)5 (21.7%)

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

The poverty data for Helena shows that 23 of the married-couple family households (8.4%) and 5 of the single-parent households (21.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (8.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Helena
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children23 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (8.4%)5 (21.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Helena

Employment by Class of Employer in Helena

Among the 380 employed individuals in Helena, private company employees (227 | 59.7%), state government employees (56 | 14.7%), and federal government employees (40 | 10.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Helena
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees22759.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)164.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)92.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees328.4%
State Government Employees5614.7%
Federal Government Employees4010.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total380100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Helena

According to the labor force statistics for Helena, out of the total population over 16 years of age (672), 57.3% or 385 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 5 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 5 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Helena
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years5 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
25 to 29 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years134 (88.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years140 (68.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total385 (57.3%)5 (1.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Helena

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Helena
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree261 (75.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total380 (81.9%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Helena

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Helena are Management (52 | 13.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (26 | 6.8%), Health Technologists (26 | 6.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (21 | 5.5%), and Architecture & Engineering (21 | 5.5%).
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 Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Helena
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
Business & Financial20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)67 (50.0%)67 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)232 (61.1%)148 (39.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Helena are Personal Care & Service (57 | 15.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (17 | 4.5%).
Services Occupations in Helena

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Helena
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service49 (86.0%)8 (14.0%)
Total (Category)66 (89.2%)8 (10.8%)
Total (Overall)232 (61.1%)148 (39.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Helena are Office & Administration (54 | 14.2%), and Sales & Related (16 | 4.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Helena

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Helena
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Total (Category)16 (22.9%)54 (77.1%)
Total (Overall)232 (61.1%)148 (39.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Helena are Construction & Extraction (52 | 13.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (31 | 8.2%).
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 & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)232 (61.1%)148 (39.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Helena are , and Production (19 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Helena

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Helena
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)232 (61.1%)148 (39.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Helena

Employment Industries in Helena

The major employment industries in Helena include Manufacturing (88 | 23.2%), Construction (68 | 17.9%), Public Administration (67 | 17.6%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (57 | 15.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (41 | 10.8%).
Employment Industries in Helena

Employment Industries by Sex in Helena

The Helena industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Public Administration (70.2%), and Manufacturing (59.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Helena
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing36 (40.9%)52 (59.1%)
Wholesale Trade16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance26 (63.4%)15 (36.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation49 (86.0%)8 (14.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration20 (29.8%)47 (70.2%)
Total232 (61.1%)148 (39.0%)

Education in Helena

School Enrollment in Helena

School Enrollment in Helena
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool14100.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School00.0%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total14100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Helena

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Helena
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Helena

Business (15 | 50.0%), and arts & humanities (15 | 50.0%) are the most common fields of study among 30 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 & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business1550.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities1550.0%
Total30100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Helena

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Helena

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Helena are males with 2 vehicles (124, accounting for 53.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (0, making up 83.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Helena
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle16 (6.9%)15 (10.1%)
1 Vehicle56 (24.1%)47 (31.8%)
2 Vehicles124 (53.4%)0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles16 (6.9%)15 (10.1%)
4 Vehicles20 (8.6%)71 (48.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total232 (100.0%)148 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Helena

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Helena are 15 to 19 minutes (119 commuters, 33.6%), 45 to 59 minutes (52 commuters, 14.7%), and less than 5 minutes (45 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Helena
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4512.7%
5 to 9 Minutes51.4%
10 to 14 Minutes154.2%
15 to 19 Minutes11933.6%
20 to 24 Minutes3810.7%
25 to 29 Minutes359.9%
30 to 34 Minutes30.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes5214.7%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes4211.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Helena

The most common commute times in Helena are 15 to 19 minutes (87 commuters, 42.2%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (52 commuters, 35.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Helena
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes45 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes5 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)15 (10.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes87 (42.2%)32 (21.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes23 (11.2%)15 (10.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes16 (7.8%)19 (12.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes3 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)52 (35.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes27 (13.1%)15 (10.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Helena

The most frequent times of departure to work in Helena are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (72, 34.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (92, 62.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Helena
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM61 (29.6%)15 (10.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM45 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM72 (34.9%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)92 (62.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM16 (7.8%)19 (12.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)7 (4.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)15 (10.1%)
Total206 (100.0%)148 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Helena

Occupancy by Ownership in Helena

Of the total 300 dwellings in Helena, owner-occupied units account for 295 (98.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 5 (1.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Helena
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units29598.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units51.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units300100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Helena

Occupancy by Household Size in Helena
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household31.0%
2-Person Household26287.3%
3-Person Household3010.0%
4+ Person Household51.7%
Total Housing Units300100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Helena

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Helena
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household262 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total Housing Units295 (98.3%)5 (1.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Helena

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Helena
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma74 (93.7%)5 (6.3%)
College/Associate Degree173 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Helena

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Helena
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3110.3%
35 to 44 Years72.3%
45 to 54 Years31.0%
55 to 64 Years16053.3%
65 to 74 Years6722.3%
75 to 84 Years144.7%
85 Years and Over186.0%
Total300100.0%

Housing Finances in Helena

Median Income by Occupancy in Helena

Median Income by Occupancy in Helena
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied295 (98.3%)$98,477
Renter-Occupied5 (1.7%)$0
Average300 (100.0%)$98,281

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Helena

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Helena
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99923 (7.8%)5 (100.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99960 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99959 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99946 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more82 (27.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Helena

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Helena
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30083 (28.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49915 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799112 (38.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49910 (3.4%)5 (100.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49975 (25.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Helena

Housing Structures in Helena

Housing Structures in Helena
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached25785.7%
Single Unit, Attached72.3%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other3612.0%
Total300100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Helena

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Helena
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached252 (98.1%)5 (1.9%)
Single Unit, Attached7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (98.3%)5 (1.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Helena

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Helena
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms49 (16.6%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms123 (41.7%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms123 (41.7%)5 (100.0%)
Total295 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Helena

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Helena
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas21 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity259 (87.8%)5 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used15 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Helena

Household Vehicle Usage in Helena
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle15 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle64 (21.7%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles85 (28.8%)5 (100.0%)
3 or more Vehicles131 (44.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Helena

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Helena

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units21382
Median Property Value$104,300$321,200
Median Household Income$97,617$52
Monthly Housing Costs$513$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,261$23

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Helena

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Helena
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00033 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99968 (31.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99992 (43.2%)30 (36.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99920 (9.4%)52 (63.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total213 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Helena

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Helena
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)23 (28.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99960 (28.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99952 (24.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99946 (21.6%)7 (8.5%)
$150,000 or more30 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total213 (100.0%)82 (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 2.0x159 (74.7%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x20 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x34 (16.0%)59 (72.0%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total213 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Helena

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Helena
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80021 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49944 (20.7%)7 (8.5%)
Total213 (100.0%)82 (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 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years75 (93.8%)5 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years350 (97.8%)8 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total679 (98.1%)13 (1.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Helena

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Helena
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Helena

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Helena
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00065 (92.9%)5 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99959 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999120 (93.8%)8 (6.2%)
$100,000 and over306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

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 613 (65.0%)7 (35.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)75 (93.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years58 (16.2%)350 (97.8%)
65 to 74 Years134 (100.0%)49 (36.6%)
75 Years and over69 (100.0%)50 (72.5%)
Total279 (40.3%)557 (80.5%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years58 (27.6%)84 (48.3%)
65 to 74 Years57 (77.0%)25 (41.7%)
75 Years and over18 (100.0%)19 (37.2%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (46.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Helena: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Helena: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years58 (27.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (31.1%)25 (41.7%)
75 Years and over18 (100.0%)19 (37.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Helena: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)19 (37.2%)

Technology Access in Helena

Computing Device Access in Helena

Computing Device Access in Helena
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop23478.0%
Smartphone21070.0%
Tablet8929.7%
No Computing Device3311.0%
Total300100.0%

Internet Access in Helena

Internet Access in Helena
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home23277.3%
Cellular Data Only3210.7%
Satellite Internet4214.0%
No Internet3612.0%
Total300100.0%

Helena Summary

Helena is a city located in the state of Mississippi, in the United States of America. It is the county seat of Phillips County and is located in the Mississippi Delta region. Helena is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, and is part of the larger metropolitan area of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of approximately 16,000 people, and is the largest city in Phillips County.

History

The area that is now Helena was first settled by Native Americans, who were drawn to the area due to its fertile soil and abundant resources. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the early 1800s, and the city of Helena was officially founded in 1833. The city was named after the daughter of the first settler, John D. Martin.
Helena quickly grew into an important port city, as it was located at the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Francis Rivers. The city was a major hub for the cotton trade, and was also a major center for the steamboat industry. During the Civil War, Helena was the site of several battles, and the city was occupied by Union forces in 1862.
After the war, Helena continued to grow and prosper, and by the early 1900s, it had become a major center for the lumber industry. The city also became a major center for the blues music scene, and was home to several influential blues musicians, including Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters.

Geography

Helena is located in the Mississippi Delta region, and is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River. The city is located in the northwest corner of Phillips County, and is bordered by the cities of West Helena and Marvell. The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, and has an elevation of approximately 200 feet.
The climate in Helena is classified as humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 64 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 48 inches.

Economy

The economy of Helena is largely based on agriculture, with cotton, soybeans, and rice being the main crops. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a furniture factory. The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Helena had a population of 16,312 people. The racial makeup of the city was 57.3% African American, 37.2% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.9% from other races. The median household income was $25,945, and the median family income was $31,919. The per capita income was $14,945.
Helena is home to several churches, including the First Baptist Church, the First United Methodist Church, and the St. Mary's Catholic Church. The city is also home to several schools, including the Helena-West Helena School District, the Phillips County School District, and the University of Arkansas at Helena.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Helena?
Total Population of Helena is 692.
What is the Total Male Population of Helena?
Total Male Population of Helena is 395.
What is the Total Female Population of Helena?
Total Female Population of Helena is 297.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Helena?
There are 133.00 Males per 100 Females in Helena.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Helena?
There are 75.19 Females per 100 Males in Helena.
What is the Median Population Age in Helena?
Median Population Age in Helena is 61.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Helena
Average Family Size in Helena is 2.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Helena
Average Household Size in Helena is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Helena?
Per Capita income in Helena is $48,212.
What is the Median Family Income in Helena?
Median Family Income in Helena is $98,398.
What is the Median Household income in Helena?
Median Household Income in Helena is $98,281.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Helena?
Inequality or Gini Index in Helena is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Helena?
There are 385 People in the Labor Forcein in Helena.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Helena?
57.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Helena.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Helena?
Unemployment Rate in Helena is 1.3%.