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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Helena

Mississippi · 778 residents · 4.189 sq mi
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Helena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,302. Population has fallen 30% since 2009, a loss of 335 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

778
−30%vs 2009
vs 1,113 in 2009
2000 – 2024
186 / sq mi
−30%vs 2009
vs 266 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
34.1
+19%vs 2009
vs 28.7 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
6198381K1K1K2000201020202024Helena
2024975
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,302
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $39,125 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$12,346
−18%vs 2009
vs $15,069 in 2009
US average: $21,522
5.2%
−5.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $77,600 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$431
US average: $602
85.3%
−9.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 94.9% in 2009
14.7% rent
1.4
−32%vs 2009
vs 2.0 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(730)
Black5.1%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score13.8%(107)
14
vs 0 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 7.1% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.4%
−7.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 81.1% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena, Mississippi?

Helena, Mississippi has about 778 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Helena, Mississippi?

The typical household in Helena, Mississippi earns about $36,302 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 $49,200, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Helena, Mississippi?

About 6.2% 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 5.2% of people in Helena, Mississippi 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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