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Helena Valley Southeast

Montana · 9,168 residents · 21.47 sq mi
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Helena Valley Southeast has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,541. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,168
+28%since 2000
from 7,141 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
427 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+24%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K7K9K10K1990201020202024Helena Valley Southeast
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,541
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,147 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,353
+91%since 2000
from $14,349 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,200
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$969
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+62%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(6,599)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(138)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(474)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(7,908)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(298)
Asian0.6%(54)
Other3.6%(331)
Diversity Score19.1%(1,753)
Diversity Score
19
+188%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+80%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana?

Helena Valley Southeast, Montana has about 9,168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana earns about $59,541 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 $224,200, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in Helena Valley Southeast, Montana?

About 25.5% 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 18.0% 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 4,567 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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

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