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Helena-West Helena

Arkansas · 9,519 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 $23,483. Population has declined 11% since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,800. The poverty rate of 39.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,519
−11%since 2019
from 10,749 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
726 / sq mi
−11%since 2019
from 820 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+8%since 2019
from 35.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K200920202024Helena-West Helena
20249K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,483
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $22,177 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,059
+10%since 2019
from $15,550 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $73,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $582 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 37.9% in 2019
56.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(2,314)
Black77.2%(8,299)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(46)
Diversity Score44.7%(4,803)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.4%(1,946)
Black75.7%(7,204)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(126)
Asian0.4%(35)
Other0.6%(59)
Diversity Score45.7%(4,349)
Diversity Score
46
+2%since 2019
from 45 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 79.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−7%since 2019
from 15.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 79.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Helena-West Helena, Arkansas has about 9,519 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas earns about $23,483 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 $77,800, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

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

About 15.0% 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 39.3% of people in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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