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Helena Valley Northeast

Montana · 2,995 residents · 53.242 sq mi
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Helena Valley Northeast is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,821. Population has grown 41% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $302,600. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,995
+41%since 2000
from 2,122 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+11%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Helena Valley Northeast
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,821
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,804 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,647
+46%since 2000
from $20,283 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,600
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,049
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $684 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+51%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,061)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(51)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,875)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(47)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.8%(23)
Diversity Score6.7%(200)
Diversity Score
7
+181%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+87%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena Valley Northeast, Montana?

Helena Valley Northeast, Montana has about 2,995 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helena Valley Northeast, Montana?

The typical household in Helena Valley Northeast, Montana earns about $69,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helena Valley Northeast, Montana expensive?

In Helena Valley Northeast, Montana, the median home is worth about $302,600, and the typical rent is about $1,049 a month.

How educated are people in Helena Valley Northeast, Montana?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Helena Valley Northeast, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helena Valley Northeast, Montana?

About 5.6% of people in Helena Valley Northeast, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Helena Valley Northeast, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Helena Valley Northeast, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,220 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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