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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Helena West Side

Montana · 1,880 residents · 15.281 sq mi
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Helena West Side has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,223. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $55,800. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,880
+10%vs 2000
vs 1,711 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
123 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
38.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
9551K1K2K2K1990201020202024Helena West Side
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,223
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,655 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,835
−35%vs 2000
vs $18,299 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$345
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $478 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.1% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,616)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(25)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(84)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,842)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(38)
Diversity Score10.8%(203)
Diversity Score
11
+119%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
−12.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.2%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena West Side, Montana?

Helena West Side, Montana has about 1,880 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Helena West Side, Montana earns about $25,223 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helena West Side, Montana expensive?

In Helena West Side, Montana, the median home is worth about $55,800, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Helena West Side, Montana?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Helena West Side, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helena West Side, Montana?

About 8.7% of people in Helena West Side, 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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