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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Helena Valley West Central

Montana · 6,983 residents · 26.395 sq mi
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Helena Valley West Central has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,881. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $114,300. Households here earn about 33% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,983
+10%since 1990
from 6,327 in 1990
1990 – 2024
265 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 240 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+15%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Helena Valley West Central
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,881
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,822 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,920
+59%since 1990
from $11,923 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$114,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$516
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $385 in 1990
US average: $602
86.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.8% in 1990
13.1% rent
2.6
+21%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(6,226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.9%(58)
Diversity Score4.6%(293)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(6,719)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1%(68)
Asian0.2%(16)
Diversity Score3.4%(241)
3
−25%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 26.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.0%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 89.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.8 min
−45%since 1990
from 17.9 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 West Central, Montana?

Helena Valley West Central, Montana has about 6,983 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Helena Valley West Central, Montana earns about $43,881 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 $114,300, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

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

About 28.9% 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 6.4% of people in Helena Valley West Central, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Helena Valley West Central, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Helena Valley West Central, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 656 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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