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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Helena

Montana · 25,780 residents · 16.892 sq mi
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Helena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,416. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $107,300. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,780
+6%since 1990
from 24,346 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,526 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,441 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+11%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K26K29K32K35K1990201020202024Helena
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,416
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,462 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,020
+51%since 1990
from $13,256 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$107,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$442
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $321 in 1990
US average: $602
57.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
42.7% rent
3.1
+25%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(23,377)
Black0.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(318)
Asian0.9%(215)
Diversity Score12.6%(3,060)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(24,191)
Black0.2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(430)
Asian0.8%(199)
Diversity Score6.7%(1,738)
7
−46%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.8%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 34.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 89.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.7 min
−24%since 1990
from 12.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena, Montana?

Helena, Montana has about 25,780 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Helena, Montana?

The typical household in Helena, Montana earns about $34,416 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helena, Montana expensive?

In Helena, Montana, the median home is worth about $107,300, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Helena, Montana?

About 39.8% of adults age 25 and over in Helena, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helena, Montana?

About 14.5% of people in Helena, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Helena, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Helena, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,434 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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