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Helena

Mississippi · 1,184 residents · 4.189 sq mi
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Helena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,186. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,100. Households here earn about 35% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,184
+52%since 2000
from 778 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
283 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+19%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6198381K1K1K2000201020202024Helena
2024975
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,186
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,302 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,955
+37%since 2000
from $12,346 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.282
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,008)
Black10.2%(121)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(27)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30%(355)
Diversity Score
30
+118%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena, Mississippi?

Helena, Mississippi has about 1,184 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helena, Mississippi?

The typical household in Helena, Mississippi earns about $51,186 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 $84,100, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Helena, Mississippi?

About 7.5% 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 10.3% of people in Helena, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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