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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Helena

Alabama · 3,918 residents · 22.089 sq mi
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Helena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,568. Population has fallen 62% since 2000, a loss of 6,378 residents. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $84,900. Households here earn about 72% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,918
−62%vs 2000
vs 10,296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
177 / sq mi
−62%vs 2000
vs 466 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 31.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K7K13K18K24K1990201020202024Helena
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,568
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,908 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,221
−46%vs 2000
vs $26,323 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.1%
+8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$84,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $128,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$472
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $681 in 2000
US average: $450
87.9%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.5% in 2000
12.1% rent
2.1
+2%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(9,540)
Black5%(513)
Hispanic / Latino1%(103)
Asian0.7%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(1,628)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(3,625)
Black6.8%(266)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(8)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0.3%(11)
Diversity Score17.9%(700)
18
+13%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.4%
−15.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.4%
−13.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.9%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Helena, Alabama?

Helena, Alabama has about 3,918 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Helena, Alabama?

The typical household in Helena, Alabama earns about $40,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helena, Alabama expensive?

In Helena, Alabama, the median home is worth about $84,900, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Helena, Alabama?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Helena, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helena, Alabama?

About 10.1% of people in Helena, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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