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Helen

Georgia · 510 residents · 2.089 sq mi
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Helen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,948. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $362,100. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

510
+19%since 2000
from 430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
244 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
53.2
+28%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2393304225136051990201020202024Helen
2024415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,948
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$26,283
+18%since 2000
from $22,281 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
25.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.523
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$362,100
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$595
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $853
31.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
50.8% rent
54.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
60.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
77.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
17.3
+307%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(459)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(18)
Asian4.7%(24)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score24%(123)
24
−38%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
80.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
12.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
7.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
9.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.2%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
49.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
22.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Helen, Georgia?

Helen, Georgia has about 510 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helen, Georgia?

The typical household in Helen, Georgia earns about $20,948 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 $362,100, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Helen, Georgia?

About 20.5% 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 25.7% of people in Helen, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Helen, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Helen, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 207 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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