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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Helena

Ohio · 236 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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Helena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,292. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $66,900. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% 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

236
−11%since 1990
from 266 in 1990
1990 – 2025
811 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 914 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+28%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1752112482853211990201020202024Helena
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,292
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,440
+64%since 1990
from $11,231 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$513
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
83.7%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 89.1% in 1990
16.3% rent
1.8
+44%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score27.3%(73)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.9%(35)
15
−46%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−27%since 1990
from 20.6 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, Ohio?

Helena, Ohio has about 236 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Helena, Ohio?

The typical household in Helena, Ohio earns about $37,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helena, Ohio expensive?

In Helena, Ohio, the median home is worth about $66,900, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Helena, Ohio?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Helena, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helena, Ohio?

About 12.4% of people in Helena, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Helena, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Helena, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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