Helena Valley West Central is home to 8,670 people in Montana. Owners hold 85% of the housing stock. That is roughly 32% ahead of the Montana median. 3% of people here were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 16 minutes. The poverty rate is 4.0%, under the national 12.8%.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)23.5%(241)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)19.7%(202)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era24.3%(250)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War3.3%(34)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II1.4%(14)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 1,027 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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.
