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Helen

Georgia · 531 residents · 2.089 sq mi
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Helen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,000. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $307,600. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
531
+23%since 2000
from 430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.5
+36%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2393304225136051990201020202024Helen
2024415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,395
+77%since 2000
from $22,281 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing10.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
41.3% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(469)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(11)
Asian3.2%(17)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score18.5%(98)
Diversity Score
19
−52%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2011
from 40.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−52.9 ptssince 2013
from 69.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helen, Georgia?

Helen, Georgia has about 531 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helen, Georgia?

The typical household in Helen, Georgia earns about $64,000 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 $307,600, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Helen, Georgia?

About 39.5% 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 14.5% 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 228 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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