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Helena Flats

Montana · 857 residents · 8.44 sq mi
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Helena Flats is a city of 857 people in Montana. 87% of homes are owner-occupied. That puts it in the top 9% of US cities for household income. The median age is 44.6, about 6 years above the US median. The typical home is worth $582,400. Poverty is uncommon here, at 2.3% of locals.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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

857
−15%since 2023
from 1,014 in 2023
2010 – 2024
102 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 120 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.6
+9%since 2023
from 41.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
8.44 sq mi
Population, 20102024
8139451K1K1K201020202024Helena Flats
2024857
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.8%(67)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.8%(15)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.2%(27)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(61)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.8%(67)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417%(146)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.5%(47)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(99)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.2%(139)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.3%(165)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.8%(24)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$93,625
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$43,875
+12%since 2023
from $39,242 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.364
+3%since 2023
from 0.353 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$582,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $544,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
86.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
13.1% rent
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.45 people
−6%since 2023
from 2.61 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
25.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
13.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.2
+1%since 2023
from 6.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(897)
Black1.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(28)
Asian1.5%(15)
Other5.9%(60)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(768)
Black1.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(27)
Asian1.6%(14)
Other4%(34)
24
−9%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(25)
Peruvian0.2%(2)
Asian origin
Chinese1.2%(10)
Filipino0.5%(4)
Ancestry
German19.1%(164)
English16.7%(143)
Irish16.7%(143)
Norwegian10.6%(91)
Swedish9.3%(80)
American8.2%(70)
Finnish7%(60)
Italian3.2%(27)
Scottish2.9%(25)
French2.3%(20)
Danish1.9%(16)
Dutch1.6%(14)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian1.6%(14)
Haitian1.6%(14)
Polish0.7%(6)
Russian0.7%(6)
Portuguese0.5%(4)
Ukrainian0.2%(2)
Section 05

Education

26.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+2%since 2023
from 16.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
82.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
12.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
76.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
91.7%
US average: 74.6%
11.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
41.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
90.8%
US average: 87.7%
98.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.8%(79)
Married67.7%(245)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.5%(38)
Women 15+
Never married27.5%(106)
Married65%(251)
Widowed3.9%(15)
Divorced3.6%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
56.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
23.8%
US average: 13.8%
21.6%
US average: 18.4%
9.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.2%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
81.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
31.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)47.5%(19)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)47.5%(19)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era20%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 40 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena Flats, Montana?

Helena Flats, Montana has about 857 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helena Flats, Montana?

The typical household in Helena Flats, Montana earns about $93,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helena Flats, Montana expensive?

In Helena Flats, Montana, the median home is worth about $582,400.

How educated are people in Helena Flats, Montana?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Helena Flats, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helena Flats, Montana?

About 2.3% of people in Helena Flats, Montana 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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