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Helena

Mississippi · 983 residents · 4.189 sq mi
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Helena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,553. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,800. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
983
+26%since 2000
from 778 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
45.9
+35%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6198381K1K1K2000201020202024Helena
2024975
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(46)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(42)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.8%(57)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.7%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(56)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(121)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.5%(103)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.9%(146)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.2%(149)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.8%(136)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.6%(75)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.6%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,553
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,302 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,685
+92%since 2000
from $12,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade23.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+11%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(791)
Black9.1%(89)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(35)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American26.6%(211)
Scotch-Irish5.8%(46)
Irish4.5%(36)
English3.8%(30)
German3.5%(28)
Scottish2%(16)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
31.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.7%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married16.9%(86)
Married69%(352)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced14.1%(72)
Women 15+
Never married14.9%(55)
Married59.7%(221)
Widowed13.8%(51)
Divorced11.6%(43)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena, Mississippi?

Helena, Mississippi has about 983 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helena, Mississippi?

The typical household in Helena, Mississippi earns about $47,553 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 $104,800.

How educated are people in Helena, Mississippi?

About 0.0% 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 14.1% 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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