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Helena Valley West Central

Montana · 8,670 residents · 26.395 sq mi
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Helena Valley West Central is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,632. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,670
+24%since 2000
from 6,983 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
328 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+11%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Helena Valley West Central
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,632
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,881 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,771
+73%since 2000
from $18,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,283
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(7,755)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(288)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other6.7%(578)
Diversity Score24.3%(2,106)
Diversity Score
24
+605%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena Valley West Central, Montana?

Helena Valley West Central, Montana has about 8,670 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Helena Valley West Central, Montana earns about $74,632 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 $257,200, and the typical rent is about $1,283 a month.

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

About 34.0% 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 4.0% 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 2,343 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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