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Helena

Mississippi · 975 residents · 4.189 sq mi
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Helena is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,750. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $189,600. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
975
+25%since 2000
from 778 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
233 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.6
+60%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6198381K1K1K2000201020202024Helena
2024975
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,750
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,302 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,929
+240%since 2000
from $12,346 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+50.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+40%since 2010
from 0.282 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,600
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+37%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(730)
Black5.1%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(749)
Black1.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian17.4%(170)
Other4.5%(44)
Diversity Score47.2%(460)
Diversity Score
47
+243%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+93%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 24.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+34.6 ptssince 2017
from 56.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena, Mississippi?

Helena, Mississippi has about 975 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helena, Mississippi?

The typical household in Helena, Mississippi earns about $101,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helena, Mississippi expensive?

In Helena, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $189,600.

How educated are people in Helena, Mississippi?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Helena, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helena, Mississippi?

About 10.0% of people in Helena, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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