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Helmsburg

Indiana · 387 residents · 1.265 sq mi
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The short version

Population has grown 20% since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $89,700. With a median age of 61.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
387
+20%since 2023
from 322 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Population density
306 / sq mi
+20%since 2023
from 255 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.1
+50%since 2023
from 40.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2022 – 2024
28731434236939620222024Helmsburg
2024387
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,096
+25%since 2023
from $15,244 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.231
−12%since 2023
from 0.261 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $86,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.9%(35)
Diversity Score24.2%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(8)
Diversity Score5.1%(20)
Diversity Score
5
−79%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Female
46.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
45.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
23.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helmsburg, Indiana?

Helmsburg, Indiana has about 387 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Helmsburg, Indiana expensive?

In Helmsburg, Indiana, the median home is worth about $89,700.

How educated are people in Helmsburg, Indiana?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Helmsburg, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helmsburg, Indiana?

About 0.0% of people in Helmsburg, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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