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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Helen

Georgia · 303 residents · 2.089 sq mi
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Helen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,917. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 127 residents. Median home value is $121,400. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

303
−30%vs 2000
vs 430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
145 / sq mi
−30%vs 2000
vs 206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.5
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 41.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2393304225136051990201020202024Helen
2024415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,917
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,917 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,294
Unchangedvs 2000
vs $22,281 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$121,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $139,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$325
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $485 in 2000
US average: $450
44.9%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.0% in 2000
55.1% rent
5.3
+25%vs 2000
vs 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(351)
Black5.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino3%(13)
Asian9.5%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.9%(167)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.1%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.2%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.1 min
+114%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Helen, Georgia?

Helen, Georgia has about 303 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Helen, Georgia?

The typical household in Helen, Georgia earns about $22,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helen, Georgia expensive?

In Helen, Georgia, the median home is worth about $121,400, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Helen, Georgia?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Helen, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helen, Georgia?

About 7.9% of people in Helen, Georgia 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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