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Helena

Ohio · 224 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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Helena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,063. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
224
−5%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
770 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1752112482853211990201020202024Helena
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,063
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,029
−2%since 2000
from $18,440 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+39%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score12.2%(27)
Diversity Score
12
−18%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 96.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena, Ohio?

Helena, Ohio has about 224 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helena, Ohio?

The typical household in Helena, Ohio earns about $39,063 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 $97,200, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Helena, Ohio?

About 5.9% 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 17.6% 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 42 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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