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Helena-West Helena

Arkansas · 12,282 residents · 13.114 sq mi
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Helena-West Helena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,524. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,700. The poverty rate of 40.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,282
−1%since 2009
from 12,393 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Median age
33.2
+11%since 2009
from 30.0 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K200920202024Helena-West Helena
20249K
200920202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58.4%(1,034)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.8%(959)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.4%(1,034)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.9%(1,087)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.4%(780)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.2%(1,497)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.3%(1,270)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.3%(1,631)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.9%(1,334)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.4%(905)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.3%(531)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.8%(220)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,524
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $23,604 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,429
+7%since 2009
from $12,565 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $56,900 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $548 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
53.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−5%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic24.1%(2,990)
Black74.8%(9,275)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(71)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0.4%(48)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(2,892)
Black74.1%(9,105)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(145)
Asian0.4%(43)
Other0.2%(30)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.1%(18)
Ancestry
Irish3.8%(484)
German3.5%(440)
English3%(376)
American1.8%(234)
Italian1%(125)
Dutch0.9%(116)
Scottish0.8%(100)
French0.4%(54)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(39)
Romanian0.3%(33)
Greek0.2%(22)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.2%(22)
Belgian0.2%(21)
Polish0.1%(11)
Swiss0.1%(11)
Arab0.1%(10)
Lebanese0.1%(10)
Danish0.1%(9)
Russian0.1%(8)
British0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Subsaharan African population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married49.1%(1,461)
Married31.6%(938)
Widowed6.8%(202)
Divorced12.5%(372)
Women 15+
Never married43.9%(1,684)
Married31.2%(1,196)
Widowed13.4%(514)
Divorced11.5%(442)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas?

Helena-West Helena, Arkansas has about 12,282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas?

The typical household in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas earns about $25,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helena-West Helena, Arkansas expensive?

In Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $58,700, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas?

About 40.4% of people in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas 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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