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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Helena Valley Southeast

Montana · 7,141 residents · 21.47 sq mi
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Helena Valley Southeast has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,147. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $88,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,141
+55%since 1990
from 4,601 in 1990
1990 – 2024
333 / sq mi
+55%since 1990
from 214 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
+7%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K7K9K10K1990201020202024Helena Valley Southeast
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,147
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,559 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,349
+39%since 1990
from $10,331 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.4%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$514
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
86.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
13.8% rent
2.3
+13%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,411)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(50)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score12.4%(569)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(6,599)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(138)
Asian0.4%(27)
Diversity Score6.6%(474)
7
−46%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.2%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.0%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−35%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana?

Helena Valley Southeast, Montana has about 7,141 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana earns about $38,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helena Valley Southeast, Montana expensive?

In Helena Valley Southeast, Montana, the median home is worth about $88,700, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.4% of people in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Helena Valley Southeast, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Helena Valley Southeast, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,540 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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