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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Helena

Alabama · 10,296 residents · 22.089 sq mi
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Helena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,908. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 6,378 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $128,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 84% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,296
+163%since 1990
from 3,918 in 1990
1990 – 2025
466 / sq mi
+163%since 1990
from 177 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
+6%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K7K13K18K24K1990201020202024Helena
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,908
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,568 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,323
+85%since 1990
from $14,221 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$128,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$681
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $472 in 1990
US average: $602
94.5%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 87.9% in 1990
5.5% rent
2.0
−2%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

45.2%
+15.7 ptssince 1990
from 29.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.0%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.9%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
−5%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena, Alabama?

Helena, Alabama has about 10,296 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Helena, Alabama?

The typical household in Helena, Alabama earns about $62,908 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 $128,500, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Helena, Alabama?

About 45.2% 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 2.2% of people in Helena, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Helena, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Helena, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,378 residents, a change of about 163 percent over that period.

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

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