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Helena Flats

Montana · 1,206 residents · 8.439 sq mi
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Helena Flats has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $286,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,206
+5%since 2019
from 1,148 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
143 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 136 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+12%since 2019
from 38.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8139451K1K1K201020202024Helena Flats
2024857
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,438
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,792 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,877
+8%since 2019
from $23,951 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 32.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $278,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $917 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 81.0% in 2019
19.4% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+6%since 2019
from 5.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(988)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(28)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other10.8%(124)
Diversity Score30.9%(354)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,072)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(42)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other10.3%(124)
Diversity Score30.9%(373)
Diversity Score
31
Unchangedsince 2019
from 31 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 21.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 16.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 75.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Female
45.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena Flats, Montana?

Helena Flats, Montana has about 1,206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Helena Flats, Montana earns about $48,438 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 $286,900, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Helena Flats, Montana?

About 26.4% 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 8.5% of people in Helena Flats, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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