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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Helena Valley West Central

Montana · 6,327 residents · 26.395 sq mi
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Helena Valley West Central has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,822. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $68,300. Households here earn about 38% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,327
−9%vs 2000
vs 6,983 in 2000
1990 – 2024
240 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
−13%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Helena Valley West Central
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,822
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,881 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,923
−37%vs 2000
vs $18,920 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.2%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$68,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $114,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$385
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $516 in 2000
US average: $450
85.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.9% in 2000
14.2% rent
2.1
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(6,719)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1%(68)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(241)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(6,226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.9%(58)
Other0.7%(43)
Diversity Score4.6%(293)
5
+34%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.2%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
+83%vs 2000
vs 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 West Central, Montana?

Helena Valley West Central, Montana has about 6,327 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Helena Valley West Central, Montana earns about $31,822 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helena Valley West Central, Montana expensive?

In Helena Valley West Central, Montana, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Helena Valley West Central, Montana?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Helena Valley West Central, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helena Valley West Central, Montana?

About 10.2% of people in Helena Valley West Central, 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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