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Helena

Ohio · 211 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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Helena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,219. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,000. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
−11%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
725 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+11%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1752112482853211990201020202024Helena
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,219
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,214
+37%since 2000
from $18,440 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
13.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(198)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score9%(19)
Diversity Score
9
−40%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 96.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena, Ohio?

Helena, Ohio has about 211 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helena, Ohio?

The typical household in Helena, Ohio earns about $54,219 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 $91,000, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Helena, Ohio?

About 9.7% 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 6.7% 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 55 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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